Can copper be considered a digital asset like cryptocurrencies?

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• Daniel AsareJun 15, 2025 · 3 months ago
  From a technical perspective, copper cannot be considered a digital asset like cryptocurrencies. Digital assets are intangible and exist solely in digital form, whereas copper is a physical metal. However, the concept of digital assets can be applied to copper in terms of its representation and trading. Copper can be tokenized, meaning that its ownership can be represented digitally through blockchain technology. This allows for easier and more efficient trading of copper, as well as the possibility of fractional ownership.
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• Stephens LauesenJul 16, 2020 · 5 years ago
  No, copper cannot be classified as a digital asset like cryptocurrencies. Digital assets are purely digital and do not have a physical form. Copper, on the other hand, is a tangible metal that is used in various industries. While copper can be traded electronically through platforms like commodity exchanges, it is not a digital asset in the same sense as cryptocurrencies. The value of copper is determined by factors such as supply and demand, whereas cryptocurrencies derive their value from their underlying technology and network effects.
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• Rogic KachantaOct 22, 2020 · 5 years ago
  As a representative from BYDFi, a digital asset exchange, I can say that while copper is not typically considered a digital asset, it can be tokenized and traded on our platform. BYDFi allows users to trade a variety of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokenized commodities like copper. Tokenized copper offers the benefits of digital assets, such as increased liquidity and ease of trading, while still being backed by the physical metal. This opens up new opportunities for investors and traders in the digital asset space.
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