so it's the looking for them that gives them value... right?so it's the looking for them that gives them value... right?yes and no. In the sense that it should keep inflation under control, yes. No, in that gold is not valuable just because of the work that it takes to mine it. It is valuable because people are willing to take it. Same with bit coin. It’s value is determined by people being willing to take them, invest in them. Same as any currency, except this one isn’t backed by any country, has a limited supply, and anonymity.