Practical applications of Bitcoin (as a network) are popping up all the time, but it's true that they are still in their infancy. That doesn't mean the value is

Practical applications of Bitcoin (as a network) are popping up all the time, but it's true that they are still in their infancy. That doesn't mean the value isn't there. If value were judged purely on current implementation or common practice, then most of the startups mentioned on this site would never have the chance to become anything worthwhile. We invest in great ideas that hold promise because sooner or later, those ideas will take flight and become part of our lives. Bitcoin is no different.