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Solana Cofounder Claims Bitcoin Has No Value, Here’s Why

Solana cofounder has triggered the ecosystem with claims that Bitcoin has no value with opinion leaders poking holes in his argument.
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Solana Cofounder Claims Bitcoin Has No Value, Here’s Why

Highlights

  • Solana cofounder says Bitcoin has zero value and is not a worthy investment.
  • His comments have triggered an inferno of diverse reactions with hardliners taking swipe at Solana.
  • Solana struggles to hold the $140 mark amid a flurry of network activity.

Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko says Bitcoin (BTC) has zero intrinsic value compared to other assets. His tirade against the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has triggered polarizing reactions in the ecosystem with a cross section taking swipes at Solana.

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Bitcoin Has No Value And Is Not An Investment, Says Solana Cofounder

Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko has cast aspersions on Bitcoin’s viability as an investment option, saying the asset has no value. Yakovenko made the assertions on a post on X, claiming that the asset is not an investment but akin to a coin flip.

He argues that the best-case scenario for Bitcoin is as “insurance” against the collapse of a global superpower. The Solana co-founder pegged the odds of such a collapse at 1%, adding that Bitcoin may hold up well in the event of a superpower implosion. 

“It’s worth it for me to spend 1% of my wealth on some asset that might not go to zero in that environment,” said Yakovenko. “It’s not an investment, its a cost and there is no guarantee that it will work.”

Yakovenko adds that a BTC price of $100K or $10K does not affect its ability to withstand a superpower collapse.

“If it works, it has very little to do with technology outside of the initial innovation that happened 15 years ago,” said Yakovenko.

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Bitcoin Maxis Disagree With Yakovenko’s Claims

Yakovenko’s comments have triggered a wave of reactions from the cryptoverse with the bulk disagreeing with his claim. Angel investor Ashkay BD diverged from Yakovenko, stating that Bitcoin offers immense value flowing from its ability to protect users from counterparty risk.

He adds that without BTC, individuals will be forced to transact with failing banks and governments with currency debasements and capital controls.

Others say despite incoming CME Group’s SOL futures, Solana is overvalued since it is still finding its feet in the world. Critics opine that if the Solana cofounder sees Bitcoin as good for doomsday events, then Solana is only for memecoins.

Despite a previous spike of memecoin activity in Solana, ecosystem activity is waning with PumpFun halting token creation amid market volatility.

President of the Solana Foundation Lily Liu appeared to distance herself from Yakovenko’s claim. Liu considers herself to be a Bitcoiner while advocating against ecosystem tribalism in a lengthy post.

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Aliyu Pokima

Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he's not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.

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