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viraptor on Sept 19, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Bitcoin is not a store of value

> In the long run yes but mining equipment is an asset which can be sold or used as collateral for a loan.

Staked coins in PoS can be withdrawn / used to the same effect.

CTDOCodebases on Sept 22, 2022 [–]

> Staked coins in PoS can be withdrawn / used to the same effect.

AFAIK it's not possible to simultaneously stake a coin and use it as collateral for a loan without giving up custody.

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