But, I think the Z generation, aged from 18 to 25 are the ones who does not want to put much effort to earn and would easily be convinced to invest in Bitcoin, altcoin and any meme-coin. Simply promise growth x10 in a month and they will sign for that in no time.
There's no one in this world want to put much effort to earn, including 90 years old grandpa.
What you said is like a gambling mentality, gambling are popular in any ages.
I know it's a different project, but I took them as an example and because of that, I realized that it's easy for them to get convinced since whenever they see that they can make money by investing into it, they'll jump no matter what.
It requires two criteria.
1. It's generating coins (money) without capital and easy.
2. People who close with them are participating too.
That's why, airdrop and bounties are very popular for Average Joe because it doesn't require capital to get.