Around of the Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of Cryptocurrencies there is a whole community of people with different interests and philosophies.
A very strong part of that community are the so-called “Bitcoin maximalists”.
Bitcoin maximalists are those who hold the view that BTC is the only cryptocurrency that has real intrinsic value (based on scarcity and demand), possesses superior qualities (with financial autonomy and full decentralization), and is intended to replace FIAT money (giving economic freedom and privacy).
According to the philosophy of the maximalists, Bitcoin is the most secure, decentralized cryptocurrency and with the most robust network; considering the other cryptocurrencies and tokens as inferior versions. They have total confidence in the massive adoption of Bitcoin and its progressive increase in value. They see BTC as a kind of “digital gold” and consequently they are strong Hodlers (Crypto Holders).
Within the community of Bitcoin maximalists, there are people who have gained great notoriety, such as Michael Saylor (CEO of MicroStrategy) and Max Keiser (Journalist). Both are very active on the Twitter Social Network, supporting and promoting the adoption of Bitcoin.
On the other hand, there are those who are also Crypto Enthusiasts but who do not totally agree with the maximalist criteria of Bitcoin, since they consider that the other Cryptocurrencies (and Tokens) have their own strengths and benefits; and that the diversity of the crypto world is important for technological innovation and financial growth.
According to data from the CoinMarketCap Platform, there are currently more than 23,000 cryptos (cryptocurrencies and tokens).
Disclaimer: The content of this article cannot be considered as investment advice. This content is for informational purposes only.
