Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson's Position on XRP. š¤
In the dynamic landscape of blockchain technology, alliances and disputes shape the narrative. One such ongoing feud is between Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, and the XRP community. Hoskinson's disapproval of partnerships with XRP is rooted in persistent harassment and what he perceives as a lack of technical compatibility.
Two Years of 'Harassment':
- Hoskinson highlights enduring 'harassment' from the XRP community for two years.
- Emphasizes the perceived mismatch in technical ideologies between Cardano and XRP.
Different Market Fit:
- XRP, according to Hoskinson, serves as an interbank settlement system and CBDC stack, not a decentralized smart contract system.
- Hoskinson underscores the divergence in purpose, distinguishing XRP from platforms like Ethereum, Polkadot, and Algorand.
No Foreseeable Collaboration:
- Asserting a lack of collaboration prospects, he attributes this to constant "personal attacks, harassment, and an utter inability to have a conversation."
History of Comments:
- Despite a promise not to comment on the XRP situation in December 2022, Hoskinson frequently breaks this commitment.
- Notably, he initially supported XRP publicly during its SEC scrutiny.
Allegations and Memes:
- The XRP community responds with memes and corruption allegations.
- Hoskinson labels community members as 'conspiracy theorists,' particularly in response to the ETHGate theory.
Hoskinson's Perspective on Ethereum and SEC:
- Acknowledging potential influence by Ethereum on the SEC, he describes it as favoritism rather than corruption.
Continued Hostility:
- Despite promises of restraint, Hoskinson continues to engage in verbal sparring with the XRP community.
- Publicly stating that taking swipes at the XRP community with ETHGate memes is one of his favorite pastimes.
