Crypto Influencer Ansem Clashes With Vitalik Buterin, Triggers ETH Community
Highlights
- Crypto influencer Ansem gets criticized around social spaces.
- The influencer soon got the attention of Vitalik Buterin.
- The social media frenzy soon spilled into an Ethereum v Solana debate.
Crypto influencer, Ansem has ignited a social media uproar in crypto spaces with a series of posts getting the attention of Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The frenzy led to wider debates on the efficiency and achievements of the Ethereum blockchain compared to other networks like Solans.
Ansem Takes The Heat
The recent social media banter between both parties sparked interesting conversations on the state of the market. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Ansem lamented the week he’s had so far after the Davido token plunge, jeeted by Caitlyn Jenner and mogged by Vitalik Buterin.
Users criticized the influencer over the crash of the Davido token which plunged over 90% after its launch. Specifically, users pointed out the method of onboarding celebrities to the crypto market.
“I will take the blame for the Davido thing, but they’re down to fix it! Talking to teams about locking tokens & how to stay engaged in other parts of crypto ecosystem all the other stuff tho I ain’t have anything to do with I just said I think there’s a way to onboard celebs positively.”
Ansem was criticized by the crypto community although he apologized for the string of events. X user, TheFlowHorse wrote that an apology was due rather than the present “type of gymnastics.”
“If you learn anything from the Ansem celebrity nonsense, let it be that it is ok to just say “Alright guys, I fucked up, I am wrong”, rather than resorting to this type of gymnastics.”
Vitalik Buterin Adds to The Frenzy
Amidst the trends in crypto spaces, Vitalik Buterin retweeted Ansem’s post in Luna. In 2022, the proof influencer noted that a lot of Luna hate came from the ETH camp. For post-rekindled arguments because it be network’s implosion which saw billions wiped out.
The issues among crypto users shifted to the battle between Ethereum and Solana with ETH holders backing the blockchain. Lauding the green light on spot Ethereum ETF in the United States, they stated that Ethereum will remain the leading smart contract network.
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