I completely agree. I just bring it up because it is tangible. There is also the argument that it was created for development and maintenance. It's rational to assume it will be destoryed or used for its intended purpose. I can't say the same for the infinite amount of Hive that could just be forked into existence.

I guess another way to look at it is to consider BTC where all the inflation goes to miners. Maintaining the network just gets transaction fees.

Hive has 20% of the inflation going to maintenance and development as it stands and no transaction fee (there is RC, but it is renewable). Finds need to be used appropriately.