I have to agree with your stance of... "If you can't use it what value does it bring?" You can buy many coins that have no real world value... when you talk about the HIVE coins however you are talking more than just a coin... you are buying access to tools that can be used for practical purposes. Yes, my time for the last almost 2 years has been pre-occupied with other areas. But, I have been still keeping an eye on what is happening in the coin world. The coins appear to start seeing the need to provide some for of value. HIVE has a great advantage in the diversity of tools. Thank you for the article Jon... as usual.. you make great points!