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		tim333 on Nov 6, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bitcoin has made a new all-time high price Not really - it functions economically in a similar manner to gold. Both have a primary use - jewellery or digital payments - and a secondary function as a store of value. Iron isn't much use for financial reserves unlike bullion.

lottin on Nov 6, 2024 [–]

So like a house which also can function as a store of value. You're saying bitcoin is 'digital housing'?

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