Dogecoin Founder Slams Current Crypto Scene as “Stupider” Than a Decade Ago
The creator of Dogecoin, Billy Markus, also known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on Twitter, has cautioned against trading meme coins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
He lableed the current state of the crypto industry even more foolish than it was ten years ago.
Markus affirms that Dogecoin was initially created as a joke to ridicule the crypto scene, which he believes has only worsened.
FAQ:
Q: do you represent doge?
A: noQ: do you have any professional involvement with doge?
A: no. haven’t touched it for 10 years.Q: are you jealous of the success of other coins and tokens?
A: i literally don’t care, i just don’t like being harassed and attacked for clout.— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) April 26, 2023
He states that individuals are now simply gambling against each other, attempting to offload their cryptocurrency.
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Markus claims he is tired of being harassed over Dogecoin, an asset he founded over ten years ago but is no longer involved in, and notes that the industry is rife with “lousy, cruel people.”
When asked whether he would prefer to invest in meme coins or NFTs to turn $1,000 into $100,000, Markus replied, “neither.”
Dogecoin is trading for $0.08 at the time of writing, a 2.9% drop during the last 24 hours. Despite this, the cryptocurrency remains popular among investors and has gained significant attention from celebrities and major corporations
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