Crypto
Artificial gold progress renews scarcity debate as bitcoin advantage argument emerges
An argument has emerged that bitcoin could hold a clearer advantage over gold as technology advances to produce artificial gold. Market analyst Jesse Eckel said gold’s scarcity could be shaken if artificial gold production develops, while bitcoin differs structurally because its supply is capped. The comments followed a Marathon Fusion announcement that it succeeded in converting mercury into gold in an experiment. Commercial mass production of artificial gold remains distant, the report said.
