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Gold vs Bitcoin: The Great Debate

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probablynothingFull Member
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#1Oct 25, 2019, 08:48 PM
Gold is way more abundant. They keep mining it, while Bitcoin is capped at 21 million.
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dave.forkMember
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#2Oct 26, 2019, 04:27 AM
But that’s the thing, gold discoveries happen, but accessible gold is what matters. It’s not infinite.
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SwiftForkMember
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#3Oct 27, 2019, 01:48 PM
Right, but you can find gold everywhere. It’s just buried deep. Also, Bitcoin has a fixed supply, which is unique.
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probablynothingFull Member
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#4Oct 27, 2019, 07:28 PM
Exactly, Bitcoin’s supply is limited. And 1 BTC equals 100 million satoshis, super divisible.
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hypernovaFull Member
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#5Oct 28, 2019, 12:19 AM
Carrying gold is a hassle too. Can you imagine transporting a million dollars in gold? Bitcoin is instant.
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ben_alphaMember
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#6Oct 30, 2019, 12:06 PM
Gold has been around for thousands of years, while Bitcoin is just a baby in comparison.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#7Oct 30, 2019, 10:14 PM
But Bitcoin is being used more and more. Trust is building, and people are seeing it as a store of value too.
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nickhashMember
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#8Oct 31, 2019, 02:14 PM
Ngl, if I had 20k, I’d probably go for BTC. Gold feels outdated. What about you?
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hodler_kingNewbie
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#9Oct 31, 2019, 05:14 PM
Satoshi compared the two for a reason. Digital gold, right? There’s a reason for the hype.
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calmbearHero Member
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#10Nov 1, 2019, 01:09 AM
It's the stability factor! Gold is reliable, and now people see Bitcoin as a similar option.
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notyourkeysNewbie
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#11Nov 1, 2019, 02:22 AM
Both are solid assets, but arguing which is better feels pointless at times. Can’t we just enjoy both?
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maxi100Newbie
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#12Nov 1, 2019, 05:17 AM
Totally agree. Gold is a safe haven, but BTC can be a big deal for younger investors.
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guru777Newbie
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#13Nov 1, 2019, 09:19 AM
Bitcoin is digital. Gold is physical. That’s a huge difference in how people perceive value.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#14Nov 2, 2019, 10:41 PM
People need to chill with the comparisons sometimes. They both have their strengths and weaknesses.
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bridge1337Member
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#15Nov 3, 2019, 01:34 AM
Gold is still the go-to for many. Trust takes time to build with new assets like Bitcoin.
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im_falconNewbie
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#16Nov 5, 2019, 01:51 AM
Honestly, seems like some are biased towards one or the other. Let’s just invest and diversify!
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BasedHashNewbie
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#17Nov 5, 2019, 03:06 AM
Yeah but it’s fun to compare! Gold’s history vs Bitcoin’s future creates conflicting opinions.
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HumbleWizardMember
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#18Nov 5, 2019, 04:39 AM
Bitcoin is the future of money. It’s decentralized and fast. Gold can’t compete in that aspect.
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nick_sageSenior Member
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#19Nov 5, 2019, 10:10 AM
Both assets are good against inflation. Gold is just more established, but BTC is catching up.
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MadNovaHero Member
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#20Nov 5, 2019, 03:00 PM
Mining gold is tough, takes time and money. Bitcoin mining is no picnic either, but still different.
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