Hey, I'm sorry it took me so long to get to this post. My intention was not to overwhelm you or anyone else-- I do agree with you that the security factors can be the bad kind of surprise. This crosses over heavily into everything else we do insecurely online, though, without thinking-- reusing passwords, not backing up our important files, trusting other companies blindly to keep our information safe, etc. We are much more aware of our money. But bringing our money into that realm of digital control exposes it to all the risks and insecurities attached to the things we value less than ease of use, when we should be more mindful of them.
Your mindmush is a good and natural reaction to getting more deeply involved, and you're correct that the ease of use is a hurdle crypto needs to clear before the masses are ready to use it safely and effectively. It's up to you to decide if your level of interest in the technology's future is worth you jumping that hurdle now, or waiting. Both things are the right thing to do if you feel they are. Thanks for sharing your feelings-- I hope it validates people feeling similarly overwhelmed but who are too afraid to say so!