# Gavin Andresen
# 2012-06-21 14:29:52
# https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=88491.msg979807#msg979807

I usually answer with: @p{par}

Why do screwdrivers have value? What backs the value of a screwdriver? @p{brk}
Because they're useful and it takes effort to create them. @p{par}

Bitcoin has value for the same reasons.