The Clash of Tech Titans
In a digital arena where memes reign supreme, Elon Musk, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin czar, and Jackson Palmer, the co-founder of Dogecoin, are embroiled in a social media spat that even the toughest keyboard warriors couldn’t ignore. The reason? Palmer’s claim that he could squash Twitter bots with a dash of Python magic.
The Python Script Unveiled
During an interview with the Australian news outlet Crikey, Palmer revealed that a simple Python script he created could auto-reply to scam tweets, effectively giving users a heads-up on potential dangers lurking in their feeds. Palmer claimed that when Musk approached him for the script, it quickly became clear that the billionaire’s coding skills might not be up to par. “It seemed he didn’t understand coding as well as he made out,” Palmer quipped, giving us all a good chuckle.
Musk Strikes Back
Not one to take jabs lightly, Musk fired back on Twitter, questioning the validity of Palmer’s claims. “My kids wrote better code when they were 12,” he tweeted, throwing some serious shade. Musk challenged Palmer to publicly share his script, perhaps hinting that he wanted the world to weigh in on its effectiveness. Palmer’s response? Crickets.
The Bigger Picture
Outside of the Python death match, there are more pressing matters at play. Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding bots on Twitter, stating that his acquisition deal hinges on proof that less than 5% of the platform’s users are bots. Palmer suggested that Musk might not actually be interested in reviving Twitter but is instead seeking to “drive it into the ground” for a better bargain.
The DOGE Connection
Interestingly, while Palmer has distanced himself from the crypto world, calling it an “inequitable cartel of wealthy figures,” Musk remains one of Dogecoin’s most passionate advocates, recently letting the world know through a tweet that SpaceX would accept DOGE as payment for some of its merchandise. Talk about loyalty!
The Market Reaction
As the digital drama unfolded, DOGE holders stayed relatively calm, with the coin dipping just 1.9% over the last 24 hours. Currently, it’s trading at $0.086, according to trusty sources. Maybe investors are just pulling up a chair, popcorn in hand, waiting to see how this feud plays out.
