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I think the fact that it has been used for money for thousands of years and is ubiquitous throughout the world is a pretty big benefit as well. It is also already on most central bank balance sheets, much easier to add to an existing position than justify a new asset.
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The single best benefit Gold has over Bitcoin is that its analog and works when the grid is down.
This is a great selling point for nation-states since purchasing more gold is often a "war hedge".