The Blockchain Is Bigger Than Any Bubble

Re:The Blockchain Is Bigger Than Any Bubble by goldcountry on Thursday November 30, 2017 @01:42PM (#15818299)

I stopped reading when the author claimed that bitcoin not having "alternative uses, like gold" makes it less suitable as a currency

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Re:The Blockchain Is Bigger Than Any Bubble by and0 on Thursday November 30, 2017 @03:35PM (#15819266)

What are Bitcoin's alternative uses?

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Re:The Blockchain Is Bigger Than Any Bubble by TheCapn on Thursday November 30, 2017 @03:51PM (#15819389)

I think OP's point is that "not having alternative uses" shouldn't be a negative characteristic?

To play Devil's Advocate, is Gold's current value where it is today because it is useful in jewelry and electronics? Why does Bitcoin necessarily need something to provide its value besides the value we give it?

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