In a very real sense, time is money. Like money, time can be invested to create something of value, and can be traded if the price is right. The inherent scarcity of time in life inspires us to use it efficiently because, if wasted, time cannot be artificially re-created.
"Despite its lack of physical state, it takes strong hands to hold bitcoins, and the only hands you should count on to ensure their security are your own." - Jesse Berger