Gold bars don't need to be maintained and don't degrade. They just exist. That's the type of asset to own.
A white elephant needs a living are, food, elephant experts, vets, etc. That's much closer to the type of asset most code is.
A white elephant needs a living are, food, elephant experts, vets, etc. That's much closer to the type of asset most code is.
It's not a big thing and there's no need for us to fall out over this .. but gold bars are famous for requiring additional ongoing security costs.
Even just burying them in the desert isn't as secure as it used to be.
You do realise that if I were to win then the five gold bars would be gone in the wind and you'd be ponying up for another five to pay out on the wager?