Dogecoin creator Billy Markus, known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto, has sparked an incredible showdown between Ethereum and Solana that has taken the crypto community by storm. In an unconventional move, Markus posed the question to the community: “Which is better, Solana (SOL) or Ethereum (ETH)? My verdict depends on whoever tips me more!” He shared his wallet addresses on both platforms and eagerly awaited the response.
To Markus’s surprise, the reaction was swift and astounding. Within just five hours, he accumulated over $10,000 in various cryptocurrencies, with the majority, $8,200, pouring into his Ethereum wallet, predominantly in ETH, representing 88% of the total amount. The Solana wallet, though with fewer funds, still managed to secure around $2,000 in various assets. However, Markus was taken aback by the diverse mix of Solana tokens that flooded in.
Markus humorously shared his astonishment, emphasizing that the situation had spiraled out of control. He even posted a screenshot displaying the unusual items being sent to the wallets, demonstrating the unexpected turn the light-hearted post had taken. While Markus admitted his limited knowledge about Solana, except for its recent appearance in his online activities, he now found himself accumulating a miscellaneous collection of tokens.
The face-off between Solana and Ethereum gained significant attention, especially with Solana’s impressive surge, propelling it to become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. SOL experienced a staggering 300% growth against ETH, reaching unprecedented levels since December 2021. This resurgence reignited debates about whether Solana could potentially challenge and “kill ETH,” prompting Markus, the Dogecoin founder, to offer his unique resolution to the ongoing dispute.