Ripple CEO Questions Dogecoin’s Use Case
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed skepticism about the utility of Dogecoin (DOGE) during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He pointed out that he fails to see the purpose and use cases of the meme-themed cryptocurrency. Garlinghouse also highlighted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s role in driving DOGE’s popularity in the crypto market.
Dogecoin Co-founder Responds
Responding to Garlinghouse’s comments, Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus compared DOGE to Bitcoin (BTC), stating that there are only minor differences between the two cryptocurrencies. Markus criticized Garlinghouse’s statement by likening it to understanding the Euro and dismissing the Yen as nonsense.
Garlinghouse Counters with USD and Zimbabwe Dollar Analogy
In a subsequent post, Garlinghouse acknowledged Markus’ comparison but argued that a more appropriate analogy would be the United States dollar and the Zimbabwean dollar. He explained that while both currencies share the same name, they have different values and use cases. Garlinghouse used this analogy to imply that Bitcoin has greater utility than Dogecoin.
Markus Deletes Initial Post
Garlinghouse’s response seemed to catch Markus off-guard, leading him to delete his initial post where he made the comparisons between DOGE and BTC.
Hot Take: Ripple CEO Questions Dogecoin’s Utility
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has cast doubt on the utility of Dogecoin during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum. He expressed skepticism about the purpose and use cases of the meme-themed cryptocurrency, questioning its value compared to Bitcoin. Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus responded by highlighting the similarities between DOGE and BTC. Garlinghouse later countered with an analogy, comparing the United States dollar to the Zimbabwean dollar, suggesting that Bitcoin has more utility than Dogecoin. The exchange between the two crypto figures reflects ongoing debates about the practicality of meme coins and their long-term viability in the cryptocurrency market.
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