Dogecoin Founder Opposes ‘Dark’ Crypto Holders ‘Diagnosis’ From Study: Details

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As a long-time crypto investor and follower of the industry, I strongly disagree with the recent study reported by The Independent that suggests those who invest in cryptocurrency assets have “dark traits” of personality. I find this notion not only misguided but also discriminatory towards the crypto community.

I, as an analyst, would rephrase it this way: In a recent post on his X platform account, Billy Markus, co-creator of Dogecoin in 2013 alongside Jackson Palmer, expressed criticism towards a study on cryptocurrency holders that was reported by The Independent.

According to this research, individuals who put money into cryptocurrency holdings are more likely to possess “dark personality traits,” specifically the “dark tetrad.” However, the Dogecoin founder expressed his strong opposition to this notion, stating, “I respectfully disagree and would like to elaborate on my perspective.”

i disagree and let me lengthily argue why i am right

— Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) July 5, 2024

DOGE creator slams study discriminating crypto investors

A study conducted among 2,001 American adults, as reported by The Independent, revealed that around thirty percent of them acknowledged holding cryptocurrencies.

As a research analyst, I’ve been examining the relationship between various factors and an individual’s decision to invest in cryptocurrencies. In addition to the question of crypto ownership, our study gathered data on psychological, political, and other personality traits. By analyzing this information, we aimed to identify key characteristics that could accurately forecast someone’s purchase of digital assets.

The findings of this study indicate that individuals who own cryptocurrency may exhibit personality traits associated with the “dark tetrad.” These traits include a tendency to rely on unconventional sources in social media, holding beliefs in conspiracy theories, and a sense of being victimized. In simpler terms, they suggested that crypto owners might display characteristics aligning with narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism.

As an analyst, I’ve discovered that relying on “fringe social media sources” for news is a significant indicator of whether an individual holds cryptocurrencies based on The Independent’s findings.

Feeble attempt to dishonor Elon Musk’s X?

As a crypto investor, I find the notion that “relying on fringe social media sources for news” is intriguing. With Elon Musk’s acquisition and rebranding of Twitter as X for $44 billion, this platform has become a battleground for users’ right to defend free speech on X.

Recent information disseminated by Elon Musk indicates a surge in users for X and its rising credibility as a news source, contrasting with a decline in traffic for traditional media. Given X’s significant popularity within the crypto community, this analysis seems geared towards casting a negative light on both X and cryptocurrencies in the American public’s perception.

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2024-07-06 23:18