Bitcoin is the Sole Decentralized Cryptocurrency, Claims Tether CEO at BTC Prague
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino asserts Bitcoin as the only truly decentralized cryptocurrency among the approximately 14,000 digital currencies. In contrast to other cryptocurrencies, which he views as having varying degrees of centralization, Ardoino sees Bitcoin as epitomizing certainty due to its supply cap of 21 million and halving cycle. He labels Tether as centralized and expresses skepticism over memecoins. His opinions were shared at the inaugural BTC Prague 2024 conference, an event dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, perceives Bitcoin as the only cryptocurrency that holds the status of being decentralized among the approximately 14,000 other digital currencies. In a discussion with Cointelegraph on June 13 at BTC Prague, a Bitcoin-exclusive event, Ardoino held that Bitcoin is the sole currency under the governance of immutable mathematical rules. He opined that relative to Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies exhibit varying degrees of centralization, with some being moderately centralized and others slightly less so. He explained that monthly updates from a core team of developers characterize these other currencies. These updates bring new versions of the software and continual adjustments of economic policies, whether they be inflationary or deflationary in nature.
According to Ardoino, Bitcoin represents certainty. It embodies predictability as its supply is capped at 21 million and experiences a halving every four years until all Bitcoins are mined. From his perspective, when one considers the idea of an unalterable product or decentralization—a term frequently thrown around—Bitcoin stands alone.
Ardoino acknowledged that his views on Bitcoin's unique decentralization could spark debate. The CEO did not shy away from labeling Tether, the cryptocurrency he heads, as centralized. Source: Tether.
He further expressed his reservations about the booming industry of meme-inspired cryptocurrencies, referred to as memecoins. Ardoino stated his appreciation for memes does not extend to memecoins as he sees them in stark contrast to Bitcoin.
Not everyone might agree with Ardoino's viewpoint on the spectrum of decentralization in the crypto arena. The crypto sector has seen a rise in decentralized finance (DeFi) which promises greater financial decentralization. Some industry experts such as JAN3 CEO, Samson Mow, argue that DeFi can't rival Bitcoin in terms of decentralization.
Ardoino's comments were shared at the inaugural BTC Prague 2024 conference where he was among distinguished speakers such as former MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, Blockstream co-founder Adam Back, and Bitcoin author Jimmy Song. Unlike many industry events, BTC Prague is solely focused on Bitcoin.
Published At
6/13/2024 5:03:40 PM
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