Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has blasted the recent trend of celebrities endorsing memecoins. He criticized these projects for failing to provide any real value or substance.
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Buterin specifically mentioned Caitlyn Jenner’s JENNER token and Iggy Azalea’s MOTHER token as examples of projects that have failed to live up to expectations. Both tokens have experienced significant price drops, leaving investors disappointed.
Concerns Over Shady Tokens
Buterin also expressed concern about the potential for rug pulls, where developers abandon projects and leave investors with worthless tokens. He emphasized the importance of supporting ethical and sustainable cryptocurrency initiatives that promote the common good.
What Makes a Good Crypto Project?
According to Buterin, reputable cryptocurrency projects should:
- Promote the common good
- Pursue ethical objectives
- Ensure longevity
