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SLCW | 1 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 Bitcoin is an inflationary currency. It inherently grows in value over time because there's a finite supply. Conversely, fiat (cash) is an deflationary currency that decreases in value over time do to an infinite supply, and the mechanisms of inflation. It's important to understand this fundamental difference when explaining Bitcoin to newcomers.
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Nostralia | 1 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +2 
 I can be a bit pedantic or semantic with things, my preferred way of desribing it is btc's supply is better described as disinflationary, vs fiats inflationary supply (except for recessions / depressions). 

With demand, those supply dynamics affect prices (moreso than value which is subjective) accordingly. Sorry, i know i can be annoying and they're essentialy two ways of saying the same thing
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SLCW | 1 days ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 No apologies necessary. It's always good to put things in your own language. Doing that builds your understanding and comprehension of the topic.