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This is exactly what makes Bitcoin a fantastic store of value. Bitcoin supersedes gold because compared to gold, it has no other use.

If Bitcoin would be used as a store of value instead of gold, gold can be used for other material purposes for a lower price. The same goes for real estate. A house does not have to be an investment asset or store of value. If (institutional) investors would use Bitcoin instead of housing, it could make housing affordable again. Or at least result in more fair/realistic housing market instead of the propped up market from the last few years.

Compared to gold and real estate, Bitcoin is a scarce asset that can easily be divided into small pieces. It has a liquid market and can be exchanged 24/7 anywhere in the world.



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