SCARCITY AS A SOURCE OF VALUE
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Scarcity Alone Does Not Create Value Publication Date: August 1, 2026 Introduction. The Most Common Economic Misconception One of the most widespread explanations for gold’s high value is the claim that its worth…Read More
GOLD AND HYDROGEN
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why the Oldest Metal Is Becoming Part of the Energy Systems of the Future Publication Date: July 15, 2026 For thousands of years, gold has remained a symbol of stability and permanence. Civilizations measured…Read More
GOLD AND ELECTRICITY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Digital Civilization Is Increasing Its Dependence on the Oldest Metal Publication Date: July 1, 2026 Introduction. The Paradox of the Digital Age When most people think of gold, they usually picture bullion bars,…Read More
GOLD AND IRREVERSIBILITY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Humanity Never Stops Returning to Gold Publication Date: June 15, 2026 Introduction. The Paradox of Gold Throughout human history, thousands of goods, resources, and technologies have acquired tremendous value and later disappeared from…Read More
GOLD AND THE VELOCITY OF MONEY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Monetary Expansion Alone Does Not Determine the Price of Gold Publication Date: June 1, 2026 Introduction. The Error of Linear Liquidity Perception In modern financial analysis, the growth of the money supply is…Read More