But there is a difference between something of value outside its use as currency, and something only of value (temporarily) because of being a currency. If the Bitcoin network shut down, all the Bitcoin people "held" would be worthless. If the US government shut down all those dollars would become worthless. But the old gold and silver coinage would still keep its value.
But there is a difference between something of value outside its use as currency, and something only of value (temporarily) because of being a currency. If the Bitcoin network shut down, all the Bitcoin people "held" would be worthless. If the US government shut down all those dollars would become worthless. But the old gold and silver coinage would still keep its value.
(post is archived)