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Top Crypto Author Defends XRP Against Bitcoin Maxi’s Criticism, Counters Zombie Coin Accusations

June 20 (Cointime) - Panos Mekras engaged in a Twitter argument with a Bitcoin maximalist who criticized XRP for being centralized and irrelevant. Mekras defended XRP's legitimacy and adoption, pointing to its extensive use in various projects and the decentralized nature of its public blockchains.

He also referred to his article debunking common misconceptions about XRP and emphasized that it was designed to disrupt banks' monopolies and create a decentralized payment system. The debate highlights ongoing discussions about XRP's decentralization.

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