> The underlying asset has to have some intrinsic value for it to be a store of value That's an interesting claim, especially since you don't specify _stable_

> The underlying asset has to have some intrinsic value for it to be a store of value That's an interesting claim, especially since you don't specify _stable_ store of value. Do you believe that trading cards are not a store of value? Or shares? The only inherent value of a trading card is that you can wipe your ass with it or set it on fire to stay warm, and yet people often pay hundreds of dollars (or more!) for them.