Gold

Gold is only scarce at the current price level.#Bitcoin is scarce at every price level.
— Parman🔑 (@parman_the) December 26, 2020

Gold was demonetized because it required trust.#Bitcoin is more scarce, portable, divisible, verifiable & sealable but most importantly:#Bitcoin achieves unmatched monetary properties without relying on trust.

"All benefits are lost if a trusted party is required" – Satoshi pic.twitter.com/8E2ANgHovw
— Jack Mallers (@jackmallers) September 9, 2024