They may not be going anywhere, but who cares if they last till the end of eternity if they are worth next to nothing? I think Bitcoins will be around as long as a few nodes are running, that I agree. But its a pointless exercise if it isn't worth much. Mine all you want. It won't be much different than looking for pretty pebbles on your lawn. Scarcity doesn't force value.
Clearly you miss the point. The numbers are meaningless to my post. The point is that Bitcoin is going to be of little value and abandoned in a few months' time.
Bitcoins existed for years despite being worthless to you...
This is a great point. MANY people will not sell their coins, EVER. Why should they sell at 5$ or 1$?
Bitcoin has come a long way, has seen more windsocks come and go than you or I can ever imagine.
Bitcoin don't give a shit.
Bitcoin isn't going anywhere.
Many miners aren't going anywhere either.