Pseudo-Howey Test | ||||
Bitcoin | Gold | Stocks | ||
Does it come from nature? | No. | Yes. | No. | |
Was it invented by people? | Yes | No. | Yes. | |
Is it created through difficult work? | No. | Yes. | Yes. | |
Is it created by CPUs and GPUs? | Yes. | No. | No. | |
Is it created through a public process? | No. | No. | Yes. | |
Can it be used as a currency? | No. | Yes. | No. | |
Is it an investment? | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. | |
Do man-made rules restrict supply? | Yes. | Yes. | Yes. | |
Is it unique or special? | No. | Yes. | Yes. |