My sentiment exactly
It wasn't my bridge to crypto, that was $DOGE, but it's certainly submersed me right into it (and also was the first crypto I ever purchased with 'real' money).
I wrote a post recently called Would my investment in steem be worthwhile if it went to 0
So, mostly people and experience, which I think can make up for the monetary loss I could suffer (worst case scenario which I never think will happen).