@2147mill Gold is the original form of money, most likely be used to back any form of new digital currency.
Silver has more industrial uses as you mentioned.
You really should be holding both as part of your portfolio, or p[possibly mining stocks.
@2147mill The average 20 year old has very little idea about investing, being to aggressive is a recipe for disaster early on. Learn how the financial system works and is rigged, learn about tokenization as well.