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Will gold’s ‘infinite mint bug’ make Bitcoin more valuable?

Cointelegraph·October 30, 2026·1 min read
Will gold’s ‘infinite mint bug’ make Bitcoin more valuable?

A US fusion startup claims it has turned mercury into gold, potentially increasing gold supply. This development could strengthen Bitcoin's position as digital gold, as Bitcoin's fixed supply contrasts with gold's potential for new production. The comparison highlights Bitcoin's scarcity advantage in a world where gold's value may be diluted by alchemical breakthroughs.

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