Renowned Canadian Bitcoin developer Peter Todd has recently stirred the cryptocurrency community with his unexpected mention of the XRP token, leading to various discussions and his own clarifications.
Social Media Reactions and Clarification
His comments led some to speculate that his account was compromised, while others humorously suggested that even Satoshi might have switched projects. Todd soon clarified that he mentioned XRP as part of a dare at a Bitcoin mining conference.
Ongoing Feud Between Bitcoin and XRP Communities
The rivalry between Bitcoin proponents and the XRP community has intensified lately due to Ripple's efforts to include XRP in national crypto reserves. Bitcoin maximalists strongly oppose XRP, arguing that it is not a decentralized asset.
Todd’s Past Criticism of XRP
Peter Todd has previously criticized XRP, questioning its necessity and mentioning findings of a bot network promoting the token. He suggested that this might turn into a major legal issue.
Todd’s jesting mention of XRP once more highlighted the divisions within the crypto community. As debates over decentralization and authority continue, the conflict between these factions is far from over.
