Bitcoin vs. Dogecoin: The Debate Begins!

Cyber Capital founder and Chief Investment Officer Justin Bons took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Bitcoin, dubbing it the “ultimate memecoin.”

Cyber Capital founder and Chief Investment Officer Justin Bons took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Bitcoin, dubbing it the “ultimate memecoin.” Moreover, he argued that Dogecoin, often derided for its meme status, has more utility.

In a series of posts, Bons expressed his skepticism toward Bitcoin’s status as a “store of value,” emphasizing that it fails to live up to this claim.

“Dogecoin is at least honest about being a meme coin,” Bons wrote. Meanwhile, he contrasted it with Bitcoin, which he argued “pretends to be more than it really is.” He claimed that the true “meme” in Bitcoin is its supposed role as both money and a store of value, implying that BTC has failed to fulfill these promises.

The debate quickly escalated as users engaged with Bons’s provocative statement with one commenting, “people like you end up buying so much of it later on.” Responding, Bons clarified his stance and trading history.

Dogecoin is at least honest about being a meme coin

Unlike BTC which pretends to be more than it really is

BTC is in fact the ultimate memecoin! DOGE even has more utility in comparison

The meme is money & store of value, what a shame that BTC cannot live up to these promises!

— Justin Bons (@Justin_Bons) November 4, 2024

He revealed he first bought Bitcoin in 2013, later shifting his investment to Ethereum in 2016 and then to Solana in 2023. Highlighting his adaptability in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape, Bons noted:

“People like me are very early & remain on the cutting edge by constantly being able to change our minds. Those who cannot update their thesis, end up being left behind; stuck in a cult.”

Another user questioned Bons’s high regard for Dogecoin, asking if DOGE has long-term potential. Bons replied that he doesn’t actually “believe in meme coins at all.” This suggests that if Dogecoin were to acquire significant utility, it would cease being a meme coin – a “catch-22” in his view.

Thus, he reinforced his position as a value investor, stating, “The point of this post was to show how bad BTC really is by comparing it to DOGE.” The conversation continued with a user pointing out BTC’s advantages, such as its liquidity and extensive trading pairs, which give it value beyond Dogecoin.

Bons argued that liquidity and trading pairs alone don’t justify Bitcoin’s value. “A memecoin can also have deep liquidity & lots of trading pairs,” he responded. For Bons, Bitcoin’s reliance on “circular” arguments about its value and trading depth reveals a lack of substantive utility that he deems essential to “true” value.

Bons’s criticism highlights a broader debate within the cryptocurrency community regarding the purpose and value of digital assets, especially as Bitcoin continues to be regarded by some as “digital gold.” His remarks resonate with those who question Bitcoin’s scalability and real-world applications, comparing it unfavorably to projects like Ethereum or Solana, which offer decentralized finance (DeFi) functionalities.