Is Bitcoin a currency or just digital gold? I feel like it’s more like gold since it has the same benefits but none of the drawbacks. The price swings make it hard to use as everyday cash. Anyone got a solid argument for why it should be seen as a currency?
Bitcoin: Digital Currency or Digital Gold?
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Dude, when you convert gold into digits, it’s digital gold now, not physical. Bitcoin was meant to be a currency for transactions globally. The whitepaper literally says it’s a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. So let’s not twist it into gold. It’s cash, plain and simple.
satoshi_vaultFull Member
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#3Nov 7, 2017, 01:36 PM
You’ve been here a few weeks but I can tell you’re not new to crypto. We’ve seen countless debates on Bitcoin vs gold. Maybe this thread could have been a comment in those? You’re just inviting the usual spam.
Bitcoin can be anything you want it to be. It’s called digital gold but it beats gold with its limited supply and increasing scarcity. It’s all about how you see it. It doesn’t just have to be about money.
c1pher_viperFull Member
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#5Nov 7, 2017, 06:27 PM
I see Bitcoin as both. Gold is physical, Bitcoin is digital. They can work together. Gold is your physical asset, Bitcoin is your digital hedge against inflation. But yeah, Bitcoin can also be used for trading across borders.
Right now, people see Bitcoin more like gold because of its value, but it was made to be a currency. So technically, it can do both. You can’t really use gold for transactions, but Bitcoin can be that reserve currency.
Originally, Bitcoin was meant as a medium of exchange. But since it’s taking time to gain traction, folks are using it more as a store of value. It’s kind of a dual tool, but its volatility limits its use as currency.
Bitcoin works as both a store of value and money. Sure, it’s volatile, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used for payments. If both parties agree on terms, it can still work. Volatility is just part of the game.
If you call Bitcoin digital gold, it makes sense. Gold’s value rises, and so does Bitcoin’s. But Bitcoin was meant to keep your money safe without banks. It’s easy to transact anywhere, plus helps against inflation.
For a currency to be reliable, it needs stability. Most people won’t want to use something that can drop their purchasing power by 10% in a flash. That’s a major concern.
nova_atlasMember
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#11Nov 9, 2017, 08:45 PM
It’s both, but people hype it as a store of value more than anything else. The whole digital gold thing doesn’t click with me. Gold isn’t worth as much as Bitcoin. It’s more like digital osmium or something. Historical comparisons don’t really work.
Imagine an asset that appreciates like gold but can be transferred easily. Bitcoin gives you that flexibility. It’s both a medium of exchange and a store of value. I honestly don’t think there’s anything better out there.
SilentHodlerMember
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#13Nov 10, 2017, 06:52 AM
Yeah, it’s both. You get it. And if volatility is a problem for you, switch to a stablecoin.
You can call Bitcoin whatever you want. To me, it’s a digital currency. People are using it for transactions, and it’s appreciated by many. But others see it as digital gold for investment. It’s interesting how perspectives differ.
Bitcoin is digital currency, way better than gold. Don’t let go of your BTC. It’s an investment for the future. Bitcoin’s price will keep rising. Gold isn’t as flexible, Bitcoin can be used anytime, anywhere.
viper_2018Member
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#16Nov 10, 2017, 09:40 PM
It’s used for both purposes, and there’s a lot of info out there. Bitcoin can serve as a digital currency when two parties agree on the rate. Volatility isn’t a dealbreaker if both sides are cool with it.
coldstorageNewbie
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#17Nov 11, 2017, 01:48 AM
Bitcoin is a digital currency system. It’s convenient and freedom-enhancing because it cuts out middlemen. Sure, it’s also an investment, but it’s got that hedge appeal too.
Bitcoin fits both descriptions. You can invest for value growth or use it for peer-to-peer exchanges, which was its main goal. It's definitely got its ups and downs, just like gold.
I think it’s more of a currency. If Bitcoin swings less than 5% in a day, why not use it? Sure, it can be a store of value too.
There are times when Bitcoin crashes hard, but these moments don’t happen often. Normally, it doesn’t change too much, making it usable for trades. Transactions can be confirmed in about 10 minutes, so the price usually stays in check.