is bitcoin evidence of a new internet trend

[jerk_dilution]

Seeing some of the problems of bitcoins with court systems and corporate policies, one could claim that new internet-based commodities are outlawed until proven valuable/defensible.

[ohhaithere]

I don't think its a new trend, illegal goods have always been valuable. This just makes it slightly easier!

[Jerry from Rochester]

What do you mean with your words "internet-based commodities"?  Do you mean the bitcoin.  I would say that the bitcoin is proven valuable.  One bitcoin is worth around $100, that's like a lot of money.

Seeing some of the problems of bitcoins with court systems and corporate policies, one could claim that new internet-based commodities are outlawed until proven valuable/defensible.

[MiningMan]

That's the problem this is really not a 'commodity' or even a 'currency'..... its a collectible that people are trying to use as a commodity and currency.

Just like any other collectible it has value and its value is based on what someone will pay for it.

[RodeoX]

That's the problem this is really not a 'commodity' or even a 'currency'..... its a collectible that people are trying to use as a commodity and currency.

Just like any other collectible it has value and its value is based on what someone will pay for it.

I would say it is a commodity, a currency and a collectible. with bitcoin you can do anything you can do with money and more. Collect it, speculate with it, use it for purchases, whatever.

[limitless]

Bitcoin is a necessity for the development of the human species and our ultimate evolution. It's not just a simple coin