Former kickboxer, who had previously criticized cryptocurrencies, has caused a commotion in the crypto community by endorsing various Solana tokens. The influencer's Twitter activity led to fluctuating prices for Solana, with analysts discussing the support and resistance levels of the token. Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer with a history of controversial remarks, surprised many with his endorsement of Solana tokens, despite his past skepticism towards the crypto market. Tate's promotion was accompanied by racially insensitive comments that further fueled the controversy. The uproar began when Tate announced on Twitter his intention to hold $1 million worth of random assets with 'diamond hands,' a term indicating unwavering long-term commitment to an asset's value. Subsequently, his provocative statement threatening to 'CRASH THE SOLANA NETWORK' raised concerns about potential market manipulation by flooding the Solana blockchain with a large token purchase, which could overwhelm its transaction processing capabilities. Currently, Solana supports approximately 1,900 transactions per second, indicating the scale of impact such a move could have. The unexpected endorsement by Tate added a layer of intrigue to the ongoing debates surrounding cryptocurrency and its volatile nature. For further details, visit CryptoTale.
Promotion of Solana Tokens by Former Kickboxer Sparks Crypto Controversy

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

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