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What is a Tungsten CUBE in crypto? Crypto Twitter is obsessed with tungsten cubes

By Cornell Rachel
Oct 14, 2022
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You might see the Tungsten cube in crypto news recently. So what is a Tungsten CUBE in crypto and why is Crypto Twitter obsessed with tungsten cubes? Today we will discuss Tungsten CUBE. So Let's find out more by reading the article below.

What is a Tungsten CUBE in crypto?

Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold," but the only metal talked about on Crypto Twitter today is tungsten. Not just any form of tungsten, but its cube. From Bloomberg host Joe Weisenthal (aka @TheStalwart) to CoinShares CSO Meltem Demirors , everyone is talking about tungsten today, a 4-inch cube that weighs over 40 pounds. (If it's too heavy, you can get a 1.5-inch cube that weighs just over 2 pounds.)

Cryptocurrency watchers have been discussing the hottest new commodity: the tungsten cube. No, this is not a new token, but a "very heavy" ornament made from aerospace-grade tungsten. Tungsten is a strong and durable material with extremely high density.

What is the point of a Tungsten Cube?

It is extremely corrosion resistant, has the highest melting point and highest tensile strength of any element. Its strength comes when it is made into a compound because pure tungsten is very soft.

Why is Crypto Twitter obsessed with tungsten cubes?

They may not be sure why they are so fascinated by these dense metal cubes, but crypto enthusiasts can agree on one thing: Holding a tungsten cube is an experience like no other.

The almost ubiquitous fondness for cubes in crypto circles has been likened to cult-like behavior, largely due to the fear of missing out on the next big thing (FOMO), a sentiment deeply rooted in cryptocurrency trading.

Torkel Rogstad describes holding his tungsten cube as an "intense physical" feeling," a refreshing experience in a "rapidly expanding metaverse age." Now, his cube sits on his nightstand On - it greeted him density every morning with its pure feeling.

The cubes are now a meme in crypto circles thanks to a now-viral joke from CoinCenter communications director Neeraj Agrawal, who tweeted about a "global tungsten shortage."

So I hope now you will now know what is a Tungsten CUBE in crypto and Why is Crypto Twitter obsessed with tungsten cubes. Justin Paterno tweeted a photo of a matte grey cube sinking into his matte grey bedspread."The Cube has arrived," the former Stocktwits COO captioned the image. Stocktwits is a Twitter-like social media platform for investors and traders.

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