Billy Markus, creator of the iconic meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin, reacted to a comment about its creation in 2013, linking it to the movie "The Social Network."
Billy Markus's Response to the Joke
Markus replied to a joke from a user on X about the creation of Dogecoin, recalling that he had suggested naming the cryptocurrency "TheDogecoin." His known account on the platform is Shibetoshi Nakamoto.
Reference to "The Social Network"
User @KellyKulikoff remembered advising Markus to drop "The" from the name, highlighting a reference to a scene in "The Social Network," where the character played by Justin Timberlake tells Mark Zuckerberg to simply call his network "Facebook."
Warning About Crypto Market Crash
A week earlier, Billy Markus, known for his ironic attitude toward crypto investing, warned the public about a possible crash in the cryptocurrency market. He pointed out that he believes the behavior of the crypto market is often unpredictable and not dependent on macroeconomic factors.
This incident highlights not only the historical significance of Dogecoin but continues to draw attention to the fluctuations in the crypto market.
