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?