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Re:Bitcoin Falls Below $400 by Houshalter on Thursday April 10, 2014 @09:57PM (#7570852)
Electronics are a new thing, for most of history it was primarily used as money. I also don't think the majority of it's value comes from jewelry.
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Re:Bitcoin Falls Below $400 by Edmond on Thursday April 10, 2014 @10:06PM (#7570876)
It was used as money because of its ornamental value and it derived its ornamental value from its inherent properties, for instance the fact that it doesn't perish,rust or degrade.

A cursory read of history would show that jewelry/ornaments are huge factor in the historical value of gold.

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