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 In recent years, Bitcoin has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional safe-haven assets, earning the moniker "digital gold." This analogy is rooted in the shared characteristics between Bitcoin and gold, including scarcity, durability, and portability. Like gold, Bitcoin's value is decentralized, meaning no single entity controls its supply or distribution. 
 In recent years, Bitcoin has emerged as a viable alternative to traditional safe-haven assets, earning the moniker "digital gold." This analogy is rooted in the shared characteristics between Bitcoin and gold, including scarcity, durability, and portability. Like gold, Bitcoin's value is decentralized, meaning no single entity controls its supply or distribution.