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Re:Bitcoin is not a store of value by viraptor on Monday September 19, 2022 @06:24AM (#32896450)
> In the long run yes but mining equipment is an asset which can be sold or used as collateral for a loan.

Staked coins in PoS can be withdrawn / used to the same effect.

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Re:Bitcoin is not a store of value by CTDOCodebases on Wednesday September 21, 2022 @11:10PM (#32934398)
> Staked coins in PoS can be withdrawn / used to the same effect.

AFAIK it's not possible to simultaneously stake a coin and use it as collateral for a loan without giving up custody.

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