The Resurrection of Bitcoin Jesus
Roger Ver, once known affectionately as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has made a surprising return to the Twitterverse after a brief hiatus, bringing with him a new love: Dogecoin (DOGE). In case you missed it, this former Bitcoin enthusiast has now declared that he prefers memecoins for everyday transactions.
Dogecoin Takes the Lead
During an interview with Bloomberg, Ver expressed a certain fondness for Dogecoin, emphasizing its lightning-fast transaction speeds and wallet-friendly fees. He doesn’t just casually mention it; he boldly states,
“Dogecoin is significantly better, it’s cheaper and more reliable [than Bitcoin].”
Talk about a glow-up for Doge, right?
His Top Picks
When asked about his top three contenders for cryptocurrency supremacy, Ver listed Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash. These selections show a clear shift in his loyalties, leaving many crypto enthusiasts scratching their heads.
A Nod to Elon Musk
Ver didn’t stop at discussing his new favorite memecoin; he also sang praises for “honorary Dogecoin CEO” Elon Musk, especially after Musk’s takeover of Twitter. He stated,
“It’ll certainly make Twitter more attractive,”
and went on to show appreciation for Musk’s stance against censorship. If only we could all be as influential as Musk, am I right?
Bitcoin Cash: Ver’s New Religion
While Ver may have shifted gears towards Dogecoin, he continues to be a vocal advocate for Bitcoin Cash (BCH), the altcoin resulting from a Bitcoin fork after some serious block size drama. He remains dedicated to promoting BCH, especially in places like Saint-Martin where he’s been actively onboarding merchants and taxi drivers to accept it as a payment method.
The True Vision?
Ver insists that Bitcoin Cash represents the true vision of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Yet, in a moment of honesty, he admits,
“I was never a Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash maximalist.”
Looks like he likes to keep his crypto options open!
Custodial Wallets and Bitcoin’s Revolutionary Property
Upon his Twitter comeback, Ver took a moment to remind everyone just how important noncustodial wallets are. His second tweet after his hiatus pointed out that if the average Joe is using custodial wallets from centralized exchanges, Bitcoin would ultimately lose its revolutionary edge. Ver argues that retaining control over assets is what truly sets Bitcoin apart from traditional financial products.
In his words,
If regular people are all using custodial wallets, Bitcoin will have lost a key property that made it so revolutionary.
