What if it was so small and light it was only electrons? And what if it accrues its value from the energy expended to create it? Maybe using some sort of cypher to ensure anyone could verify it? Idk maybe we're onto something..
then again it still syphons value to the top so maybe not...
If you don't think building chairs or sculptures requires solving "intellectual" challenges you've never tried building a completely wooden multi-axial interlocking joint furniture...