• Alexstarfire@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Yes, but things like gold have actual uses which give them at least some actual value. Fiat currency is backed 100% by belief.

    • earphone843@sh.itjust.works
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      4 months ago

      Gold as a currency only has as much value as people assign to it. It’s really no different than a fiat currency.