Crypto Coin Value Debate

Commenters debate the legitimacy, value, liquidity, and proliferation of cryptocurrency 'coins', often comparing them to physical coins and expressing frustration with new altcoins.

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Sample Comments

bryceacc Nov 28, 2023 View on HN

can that really be counted as a coin anymore... it's just a 10kg cylinder with a nice pattern

eru Jan 26, 2011 View on HN

That's what coins are good for.

Kinrany Sep 29, 2023 View on HN

You can't use coins without someone enforcing rules against counterfeit.

christkv Apr 22, 2022 View on HN

Is this due to the cutting of the coin with cheaper metals ?

MadnessASAP Oct 20, 2024 View on HN

The coins are weights, the actual money is paper or electronic money.

Kyragem Jan 11, 2018 View on HN

Should come with a coin called coinsent

kasey_junk Jul 1, 2025 View on HN

Coins don’t cost what they are worth to make.

djmips Jun 2, 2024 View on HN

Was that just a social thing or could they make real coin?

mikemoka Jun 24, 2013 View on HN

The coins of a specific user have been sized, why this sensationalistic title?

1337biz Dec 24, 2017 View on HN

Why shouldn't they be able to get Dollars or Euros for their coins?