It's thanks to the blockchain technology that most third world countries, who would otherwise continue living in strife, are now realising and using this technology to its maximum. Transfer of value (money, now translating to Bitcoin etc) has become easier, quicker and much cheaper.
I mean imagine someone who comes from Somalia and works in America. Can you imagine how much that person had to pay in fees before? Just to send money home. And what about the timeframe? It took long, 5-7 days to get that money home, and what if there was an emergency at home?
Now with the use of Blockchain technology and click of a button all can be taken care of in a matter of minutes rather than days.
Can you think of the people that do not have bank accounts? Mainly due to government corruption, lack of infrastructure and poor economy. And there's a ton of such people. Now they can enjoy the same benefits and more by taking control of their own finances and without having to touch the bank. Now that's what blockchain technology enables us to do, leave the banks and their derogatory systems designed to permanently enslave human nature.
What's even better? Now you can even earn for free on platforms such as Steemit, by just dedicating your time and committing yourself to do the work. Fourth industrial revolution is at hand.