But merchantism is collapsing in real time, as the physical silver markets are being short squeezed.
People will soon be stripped of assets, and no longer judged if they can buy appleSlop and netflixSlop ect... to make Treasury Bills go up.
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If the silver is not in your physical possession it is not your silver.
Self custody isn't just for Bitcoin.
Even cash is better in your pocket than debit in the bank.