> the problem is that it gets debase every time. currency are a medium of exchange. you are not supposed to hold onto a currency, no matter what form it takes. you're supposed to buy things with it. you will always benefit more from buying real estate, stocks, etc. more than any currency. if a currency is viewed primarily as investment then it is not a currency. inflation only effects those who do not use currency for what currency is for.   gold, like crypto, is a highly speculative asset. 80-90% of gold is used just for jewelry and bullion. gold enters long bull markets and bear markets. if you bought gold in the 1980's you still would not have broken even.
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