• BussyCat@lemmy.world
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    18 hours ago

    If all society broke down and all currencies became worthless gold would still have value as it has intrinsic value due to its chemical properties. Bitcoin would be worth nothing

    • Boomer Humor Doomergod@lemmy.world
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      There are easier and cheaper means of exchange. Indigenous people all over the world had access to gold but used it for decoration and not trade.