EOS

DigitylRise

They would just create fake buyers as themselves and but up the supply. Where does the money go, oh back in their pocket. I think EOS did this when they had a $5B ICO sale. Most of it was them buying it themself giving an illusion is what was worth that much.

TheExpensiveGoogle

I like the idea but I never used the chain. Probably best to do your own research anyway. Also, instant finality isn't a unique feature. There are other chains out there that have it as well. I think EOS was the last one to incorporate that feature.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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whitenoise2323

No. It has less transaction activity than many chains. BTC is number 8 in daily transactions coming in below TRX, ALGO, XLM, EOS, XRP, ETH, and DOGE https://www.tradingview.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/prices-most-transactions/

biba8163

Hoskinson has had the most staying power amongst the multi-project scammers in crypto who don't work a single day in their life but lives but live off off selling shitcoin scam tokens - Bitshares Co-founder - BitUSD Co-founder of algorithmic stablecoin that depegged and turned to shit - ADA vaporware bullshit hype "Cardano is going to digitize identification in Africa and IOHK is helping trace Ethiopian coffee beans through the supply chain." - graduated with an Associate Degree Front Range Community College claimed for many years he did not finish a Phd program for which he was never accepted, enrolled or had the prerequisite qualifications for If you look at some of the profiles of these scammers on Bitcointalk you'll see people like Dan Larimer and Sergey Ivancheglo thinking of how they could get more Bitcoin. The idea they come up is to sell some hyped up shitcoin to the dumb and gullible. Jed McCaleb - XRP - XLM Jusin Sun - TRON - Bittorrent Dan Larimer - EOS - Bitshares - Steem Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang - NEO - ONT Sergey Ivancheglo and Dominik Schiener - IOTA - NXT DJ Qian - Qtum - Vechain

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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LargeSnorlax

NEO, VET and EOS taking off? What are we, back in 2017?

R4ID

> Active wallets XRP wallets function differently than on other networks, Wallets arent free and there is a Cost to activate/create a wallet. you also have the destination tag system which allows each wallet to create a sub wallet within itself. a Single XRP wallet can contain 2^32 unique accounts or (4,294,967,296) total users for a single wallet. This makes tracking total active users difficult as exchanges and many other places use a single wallet for hundreds of thousands of users. Total activated wallets passed 5 Million this year in Jan, its now at 5.135 Million in April, there is slow steady growth if you look at wallet activations. >txs have not increased on Ripple in the past 12 months average daily transactions atm is ~1.2 Million, 12 months ago it was ~900k. Not an insane growth I'd agree, but with AMM on the eve of relaunch in a few days, EVM sidechains now being online. Auto-bridging about to take effect and Ripples Stablecoin launch this year at some point (Id guess Around Swell, so Oct/Nov) Id say by December of this year it wouldnt be crazy to expect a rather large spike overall in network activity. > but how long before it drops out of the Top 10? LTC, BCH, EOS, TRON and XLM were top 10 coins 5 years ago. XRP has hasnt left the top 10 ever and its been around longer than BCH and EOS combined. in fact the only coin older than it that would be considered "still active" would be BTC and LTC. I think as far as "test of time" goes, XRP has passed just fine. >Continued steady decline in any project would leave me unwilling to bet on their future 20 years from now. there is no decline, only data and understanding how to read it. >ETH has name brand recognition now, but people always eventually move onto better options. Both Solana and Base have seen periods recently where overall activity has topped Ethereum, which is something new for this cycle, unimaginable last cycle. Say what you want about memecoins, but they are bringing new users to these chains and proving their usability. The memecoin casino game eventually does run out and isnt really "healthy" for the ecosystem (I would expect it to transition to some other blockchain next run and repeat again) It's issue tho is for every 1 user who makes insane profit, there are thousands that just experienced their first rug pull and will be turned sour to crypto as a whole forever. I will say one thing that I am rather surprised about is people are still interested in using SOL tho. Given the whole "failed transactions" debacle atm, I would of assumed people would prefer to use something that actually works.

Quixote0630

Active wallets and txs have not increased on Ripple in the past 12 months, despite the overall market cap growing and other ecosystems exploding with activity. Sure it can keep going at a steady pace, but how long before it drops out of the Top 10? LTC, BCH, EOS, TRON and XLM were top 10 coins 5 years ago. Continued steady decline in any project would leave me unwilling to bet on their future 20 years from now. ETH has name brand recognition now, but people always eventually move onto better options. Both Solana and Base have seen periods recently where overall activity has topped Ethereum, which is something new for this cycle. Say what you want about memecoins, but they are bringing new users to these chains and proving their usability.

biba8163

What most people don't **know** is **they are holding a shitcoin.** So many people got defensive saying their favorite project was not a shitcoin in the past... - IOTA is not a shitcoin. Look at the partnership with Bosch, Volkswagon, they are advisors to the EU digital currency initiative, etc. - EOS is not a shitcoin. It scales. Billions has been invested in it. A decentralized Uber and Social Media platform is being built on it. - Enigma is not s shitcoin. These are the brightest minds coming out of MIT - BAT is not a shitcoin. Brendan Eich is a genius and the creator of Javascript? Why would a genius be involved in a money grab shitcoin? ...and in a few years are going to come to a realization that projects like Algorand, Turning winner or not, are just another moneygrab shitcoin like the rest.

Professional-Use9274

XRP is essentially a dead token. It is in the same camp as litecoin, bitcoin cash, EOS, etc. The things the XRP army said were going to happen already did with other coins.

im_THIS_guy

Ah the old "price goes up, therefore everything is fine" fallacy. Ask EOS bros about that one.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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oprah_2024

i havent noticed anyone depressed except for altcoin bagholders in stuff like EOS ADA ZEC XLM XMR other old coins that havent budged

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

fatlever2

- on ~~Stratis~~ - on ~~IOTA~~ - on ~~EOS~~ - on ~~ICON~~ - on ~~DragonChain~~ - on ~~Zilliqua~~ - on ~~Holochain~~ Scaling will always be done on a project nobody ever uses

biba8163

It has been years and some of cryptos have have major outflows since including ZCash, ETC, Litecoin, Large Cap Fund, and others have been dropped including XRP and EOS.

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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biba8163

EOS was founded by Dan Larimer. A long time scammer who created many shitcoins including Bitshares with Charles Hoskinson, Steem and also some failed stablecoin with Hoskinson.

biba8163

Yes. And 3 of NXT, NEO and EOS had Smart Contracts, Assets, DEXes and messaging as part of the platform or build around it.

biba8163

> They are the first blockchain ever to have any kind of regular programming language Dead shitcoins have many lessons to teach you - NXT relevant from 2013 to 2017, once #3 or #4 in marketcap, was the first pure Proof of Stake Blockchain which used Java. Dead. - Stratis relevant from 2016 to 2017, once #8 in marketcap, supported C# and had a Python SDK. Dead - NEO relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #5 in marketpcap, supports Java, C#, Python, Javascript. Dead - EOS relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #7 in marketcap supported building apps with C++. Dead

biba8163

> This is great said so many shitcoins... - NXT relevant from 2013 to 2017, once #3 or #4 in marketcap, was the first pure Proof of Stake Blockchain which used Java. Dead. - Stratis relevant from 2016 to 2017, once #8 in marketcap, supported C# and had a Python SDK. Dead - NEO relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #5 in marketpcap, supports Java, C#, Python, Javascript. Dead - EOS relevant from 2017 to 2019, once #7 in marketcap supported building apps with C++. Dead

jawni

>In the same way EOS doubled the trading volume of ETH years ago. Two things: I don't ever remember this happening, when was this and how can I verify it? and that was on centralized exchanges, much different story for a single coin to temporarily have high trading volume compared to an entire chain having high trading volume over a plethora of coins. "This time it's different..." Well, it literally is, you just have to be able see nuance.

GoodSamoSamo

EOS never even achieved a fraction of what SOL has. To compare them both indicates you don't know anything about either projects.

yahya-21

I don't even think Solana will flip Ethereum, lol My Ethereum bag is twice my Solana bag Also, Solana isn't EOS. There's obviously a huge ecosystem in Solana, unlike EOS

coolfarmer

In the same way EOS doubled the trading volume of ETH years ago. But look where EOS is now, It's ranked 61 😂 There will always be ETH killers; it's the circle of life. They come and go. There are over 10 ETH killers that were once popular. Every time people like you say, "This time it's different, my 'insert coin bag here' will flip ETH." Yeah, right.

Smiling_Jack_

I'm surprised anyone is in profit on EOS. You must be one of a dozen people who bought the pico bottom last year.

hungryforitalianfood

Ridiculous post. You think because this is a crypto sub, that all coins should be equally respected? This is some whole equity high horse bullshit. “Keep it positive”? Tf are you on about? If people *kept it positive* instead of calling out scams, even more people here would have held Safemoon or HEX or Verge or EOS. >No crypto is a dinocoin Bullshit. We (you know, the crypto community) came up with a term for older crypto projects that have multiple cycles of bagholders. There absolutely are dino projects, this isn’t up for debate. It doesn’t mean they won’t pump, so I’m not sure why you’re so emotional about this. >No crypto is dead Okay, you’re high. There’s a zero percent chance anyone is this dim and not heavily intoxicated. There are tons of dead cryptos. When a coin gets delisted from every exchange and there’s nowhere to buy or sell, it’s fucking dead. Honestly, you sound super new and absurdly naive.

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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CointestMod

#Tether Pro-Arguments Below is a Tether pro-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # PROs > > **USDT is well established** > > It has built a long history of resilience, reliability and trust because it has been around for a [while](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) (around 8 years in the cryptocurrency market). This had helped to convince clients that the stablecoin is [legitimate](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink). > > As of this year, USDT currently is in the top ten cryptocurrencies by [market cap](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) with a 24-hour trading volume of around 45 billion dollars and a total number of addresses of up to 4.5 million. In its last known [audit](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) in 2021 it has been considered to have *"No vulnerabilities with critical, high, medium or low-severity."* > > **Wide acceptance** > > Tether has multiple gateways for customers (retail, exchanges, and companies) because it is built on several leading [blockchains](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols), including Algorand, Avalanche, Bitcoin Cash's Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP), Ethereum, EOS, Liquid Network, Omni, Polygon, Tezos, Tron, Solana, and Statemine. These transport protocols are made up of open source software that interfaces with blockchains to allow for the issuance and redemption of Tether tokens. > > Furthermore, it has been available on major exchanges such as Bitfinex, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and [more](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets), Offering a plethora of pairs for users to choose from or that of which is available in their region although as of lately some exchanges have been switching to Circle's USDC over growing concerns of legal issues related with Tether. > > **Buffer against volatility** > > One of the primary functions of stablecoins is to act as a [hedge](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) when crypto markets are in a downturn. Because the aforementioned market is extremely volatile, traders and investors want some sort of buffer against this without having to directly trade their crypto for fiat as to also avoid larger fees as well. Supported by its large market capitalization, USDT should be less volatile and thus safer. > > **Announcement of a full audit** > > Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino recently stated in an [interview](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) with Euromoney that the company is preparing for a full audit with an accounting firm called MHA Cayman (which also handles Tether's [quarterly assurance opinions/reports](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf)). According to the CTO in the interview, MHA Cayman is one of the "*top 12*" accounting firms, and most top accounting firms deny requests for full audits due to the associated reputational risks. In the future, hopefully, this will provide more security and transparency to its users against the number of allegations and investigations it is currently facing. > > **Despite everything, USDT is still here** > > From the past legal troubles it has faced, the ones it's facing right now, the vast amount of criticisms from different facets off the internet and the several crypto winters it endured. USDT is still alive and kicking. Will it still be the top stablecoin in the next 5 years? Unlikely, but I am for certain it was a major part for the growth and expansion of crypto's fetal years. Moving forward it's up to them, the people behind Tether, if they will finally redeem themselves against all the allegations, criticisms, troubles, and not just do another settlement. > > ^(Sources:) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/faqs/)](https://tether.to/en/faqs/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols)](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [^(https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports)](https://tether.to/en/transparency/#reports) > > [^(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency))](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/5UWgHMvz071t2Cq5yTw5vi/c9798ea8db99311bf90ebe0810938b01/TetherWhitePaper.pdf) > > [^(https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780)](https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-MBB-23780) > > [^(https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm\_source=CMC&utm\_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink)](https://www.certik.com/projects/tether?utm_source=CMC&utm_campaign=AuditByCertiKLink) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether) > > [^(https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf)](https://www.fairyproof.com/doc/111.pdf) > > [^(https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets)](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/tether#markets) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986\_Are\_stablecoins\_truly\_diversifiers\_hedges\_or\_safe\_havens\_against\_traditional\_cryptocurrencies\_as\_their\_name\_suggests)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341245986_Are_stablecoins_truly_diversifiers_hedges_or_safe_havens_against_traditional_cryptocurrencies_as_their_name_suggests) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534\_What\_is\_Stablecoin\_A\_Survey\_on\_Price\_Stabilization\_Mechanisms\_for\_Decentralized\_Payment\_Systems)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339263534_What_is_Stablecoin_A_Survey_on_Price_Stabilization_Mechanisms_for_Decentralized_Payment_Systems) > > [^(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820\_Is\_Cryptocurrency\_a\_Hedge\_or\_a\_Safe\_Haven\_for\_International\_Indices\_A\_Comprehensive\_and\_Dynamic\_Perspective)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332458820_Is_Cryptocurrency_a_Hedge_or_a_Safe_Haven_for_International_Indices_A_Comprehensive_and_Dynamic_Perspective) > > [^(https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information)](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [^(https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) ***** Would you like to learn more? 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Krebbin

Good comment. I have some coins that I've had for years. I don't buy the latest thing, I want these projects to succeed, and will only take profit to regain my investment or when I need the cash. Examples: Pundix, RIF, RENDER, LTC. I also had some duff ones like EOS. You can't win em all. 😁

Spacesider

I also purchased EOS during the ICO hype in 2017, but luckily when I sold that rubbish in 2019 it was for the same price I got in at.

Rube777

They didn't say at what prices they bought, but we can figure out what they have. If their EOS is worth $170, then they own about 175 EOS (at current price of $0.97). EOS peaked in May of 2021, somewhere around $17 (I sold some on Coinbase for $16, and I'm sure it went a little higher). 175 x $17 = $2975. That's more than the $1300 they started with. BCH: they didn't say at what price they bought, but in Dec of 2017 it ranged from about $1300 - $3900. In May of 2021 it peaked over $1500.

Unenunciate

What? They bought EOS 2 years after it went out of meta and BCH at its peak.

ExcitableSarcasm

>EOS. Bought about $1300.00 worth in 2019. It’s now worth about $170. I'm so glad I sold. I brought it at like 2.5, and gave up and sold at about 1.2? What a POS.

MichaelMyersReturns

Oh man you made the same errors as me. So you remember when EOS shot up during 2021? I bitterly regret not selling at that high point. I bought more EOS recently to try to bring the average down but it's still hardly doing anything

algoreethms

EOS, Monero, XRP

dutsnekcirf

EOS. Bought about $1300.00 worth in 2019. It’s now worth about $170.

KiwiJah

Lads. 25x is preschool puppy play. Come join the real party over at Chintai. $CHEX will run 100x this year and mint 1,000s of millionaires. Fully distributed token (no dilution). Fully licensed RWA operator (MAS, Singapore version of SEC). Public RWA platform Nexus in Beta (full launch by end of the month). Clients already lined up for launch (DNZ, Greenium). Multiple clients signed (billions in issuances expected by year-end). White label sevice offering for institutional clients (think Shopify for RWA). Staking and burn mechanism (full token utility, fee burn for deflation + staking for profit share). Tier 1 exchange listing incoming (Kucoin and OKX soon). Multichain token (fully bridged to ETH, EOS, SOL and BSC). Currently 1/5th the market cap of ONDO. Or 1/10th of ONDO after token inflation. Massively undervalued. Heaps of time still to DYOR. Come chex out the fun community on TG. Currently 20c and no one is selling before $10!

mrjune2040

Sure- but the timeline is long, memecoins/NFT's have always found temporary homes- you could say that Counterparty was the first iteration many years ago, DIY Bitcoin copies via Bitcointalk ICO's, Ripple traded meme tokens like JED, EOS had it going for a minute (as long as Dan's attentive permitted), ETH and NFT's in 2021 when the fees were affordable and then branching onto lesser chains- BNB, Tezos, Polygon etc. The point is that there will always be another option, especially when value is easily transacted/extracted- and the beginning of an ecosystem always provide higher risk/reward propositions from a speculative point of view. My original comment was really more about how I think about the whole space in the bigger picture- Ethereum is going to be around in 10 years with an ecosystem far wider and richer than it is now, for Solana- the memecoin moment will be a blip in its history, and I think it's a coin toss whether it's still a large cap protocol. But for the moment, it's a good speculative bet for traders but not for much else- and certainly not for security, trust, or reliability- things that every protocol will need to make it in the long-term.

fartiestpoopfart

i completely forgot EOS existed. thanks for reminding me of all that money i threw away in 2020 >:(

jdizzle512

So funny thing about EOS. When they ICO for 3 billion dollars they spent it all on bitcoin at those prices. So EOS tokens current value comes from controlling a large btc fund that

pmerritt10

I remember EOS had a TON of eth reserves. They still flopped with all that funding and hype.

frozengrandmatetris

loopring has less TVL than EOS, it had years to get full smart contract support and still doesn't have it, the top dapps aren't on there, and weirdos keep astroturfing it in every single thread on here and r/cryptocurrency

jinglesthemouse

I’m buying EOS, NEO and LTC on this dip 👌🏻

GreenStretch

I always think that SOL is the EOS of this cycle and the last. That said, my microscopic bag is doing well.

Jemtex

few questions - If a tranaction fails - as long as you can have another go and only paid fees - did not lose your sol is that ok? Is the inflation every year for that amount? At what rate does the SOL block chain grow and will it out run the nodes? Is it the case SOL id desined to fail - as a trade off for high TPS and Data storage reasons. Will sol do an EOS? Can SOL smart contacts be made open source if you want by the dev? Also if tranactions are cheap you can afford to test the contract but I see what you mean.

am-i-a-peepee

All my homies hate EOS

inShambles3749

EOS is this garbage from David Moss that scamming living dickhead.

JohnniePeters

You made my day brother. Some customer of our company couldn't stop talking about EOS. About it being the next ETH and that it will crush ETH. He would call me in the evening fequently on my landline, somethimes for 90 minutes straight about it. So I finally gave in. As soon as I bought this piece of junk it tanked harder than the rest of the market, and I was already buying at 40% of the ATH. But nothing could stop the fall. Three years later EOS passed my price, I waited for two days and made myself a lousy 15% profit over the course of 3 years, which are rookie numbers in the crypto space offcourse. So glad I got rid of it. But it felt like a weight was off my shoulders to not see that coin in my wallet. And now you are telling me I soon can scroll on Coinmarketcap top 100 without seeing this hideous thing! What a fantastic news you brought me today. Thank you!

Tvmouth

They kinda fell off when they just TOOK... what, $4 Billion was it? all the profits, all the crowdsourced ICO money... they just took it and said thanks, we'll use this to build.... then they had satanic unicorn furry weddings or something... yeah, EOS wasn't ever real. Their entire schtick was alluring to programmers and linux users, but nobody wanted the financial system to go back to command prompt access to online banking... what a farce.

SoftPenguins

I remember when EOS was touted as the best thing since sliced bread and they boasted a multi billion dollar treasury. By 2021 it was irrelevant

1nfinitus

Oh EOS haha, what a blast from the past

erjo5055

I remember when I traded some ETH for EOS because it was the seasonal 'ETH killer'. This seasons ETH killer, SOL appears to be doing better though

Billy_the_bib

I mean, every alt is the same as EOS. Once it achieves its goal, what does it do after? absolutely NOTHING, no use case. So the reason alts like SOL or FET are around is because their goals are endless and updated. This is how to run an alt. Never reach the end goal, just keep climbing little shitty things and rake in the moola.

Fair_Raccoon9333

TLOS is where the action is in the EOS family space.

A_grey_sheep

Alright I’m bullish on EOS now!!

meme_2

EOS is just a slow exit scam, pay all the devs and founders a ton of money to build stuff slowly that nobody will use. The team gets rich and dumps tokens over time while retail bleeds. Many, many projects like this unfortunately.

rjm101

It feels like a rebranded EOS doesn't it.

hungryforitalianfood

This is the dumbest fucking comment I’ve read in ages. You have absolutely no idea what you’re talking about, you’re basically vomiting bullshit out of your brain and onto the keyboard. EOS had no devs, and no ecosystem. That was the obvious red flag for anyone with an IQ over 70. What was the reason EOS would be used by anyone? There was none. That’s why it never caught on past the speculation phase. Meanwhile, Solana is the casino. Remember BNB last cycle? All the microcap shitcoins that all the degens aped into over and over and over? Hundreds of millions of dollars of trading volume everyday? Remember how BNB went parabolic because of this? That’s SOL. That’s what’s happening now, that’s what’s been happening for a year. Wake the fuck up. Or don’t, that’s your choice. But spreading lies that could influence others to stay away from a project that has outperformed the rest of the top 50 by a wide margin is something only a bottom feeder would do. Have you seen the trading volume on Solana vs Ethereum lately? Have you ever even used Solana? I doubt it, because if you did it would click right away. No wonder everyone new to crypto is flocking to SOL, the ecosystem is way more appealing that ETH or anything else. This is grade school level critical thinking. Yet you’re over here comparing SOL to a ghost chain that never got even one one millionth of the usage that Solana has. And Solana is growing in users and volume. This run is not over. People like you are still poor because you decide you’re always right, and you’re unable to change bias. On one hand, it disgusts me because I’d like to think people are better than this. On the other hand, you’re my exit liquidity so I truly love you for this stubborn refusal to admit someone else is smarter than you. Never change.

Fast-Lingonberry-679

Cardano is a better comparison. For all its problems, Solana is actually used by a lot of projects and end users. EOS and Cardano both have virtually no development happening on them aside from a handful of projects being compensated in some way.

OldPyjama

Ah yes, remember the time where they said EOS would be the next revolutionary thing. It was going to kill ETH if I remember correctly. Yet it was shilled to death here. Fair chance that the same will happen with today's favorite r/cc shillcoins, or even the ones from 2021.

csasker

but its not? no one used EOS for anything but thanks for confirming the top is not in yet

NightKnight_CZ

Upcoming Nuclear implosion of SOL sh\*tcoin is going to be EOS-seething

Angel_Madison

EOS was fronted by the ultimate charismatic grifter. He laughed all the way to the bank. And to some other dodgy places too.

SuperiorFarter

Didn’t EOS used to have a name?

apkatt

I'm not talking about its price. People made loads of money on EOS too, that is not the point. SOL is centralized by design and has not business calling itself a cryptocurrency. The fact that people keep comparing it to the likes of Ethereum and Cardano is hurting the whole crypto space.

Green_L3af

This sub still hates Sol and obviously never uses any of the crypto they talk about. Sol just came back from the dead with everyone betting against it and is now more lively than ever. People saying SOL is next EOS is biggest copium I've seen in a while

apkatt

I hope at least some people realize that SOL is the new EOS.

new_random_username

Back then every coin was over-promising and under-delivering. Worldcoin is giving me the exact same vibes as EOS did. Anyone remembers all these "rate my (shitcoin) portfolio" posts and the massive shill propaganda tsunamis? LSK/NEO/EOS/OMG will replace ETH, NANO,XRP,whatever will replace Bitcoin....

mastermilian

You get downvoted just as if you were mentioning EOS in 2017.

Redac07

Bro, let that hatred go. EOS didn't touch you in your private parts or anything. This was 2017/2018 shit.

vtelmo

For such a long time frame, diversification would be the most important point to focus. As I am a relatively cautious investor I'd stick heavily into large caps, meaning 50-60% into Bitcoin and Ethereum, no others. With such amounts I'd stake Ethereum on chain. Then I'd allocateabout 30% into large caps, let's say 20! Would have to look into it properly to make a selection but surely would include Solana, Avalanche, ChainLink, VeChain, Polkadot, Injective, etc. Would stake everything I could here too. It's important to keep in mind that from these coins, most likely in 10 years many maight go to zero, or close to it. Everyone should remember EOS, the most promising ETH killer 5-6 years go. Finally the remaining 10% or so, I'd go into small caps, with high risk and high moonshot potential, whith HUGE diversification, let's say 100 coins! I'd surely add up the coins that I've been looking into recently like URUS, BAND, DIA, ORDI, DAFI, AGIX, etc. Here 90% or more of the tokens should go to zero or close to it oin 10 years time, but the survivoes surely should have exploded and compensated the losses of all the others. I gues that for a set & forget strategy this would be the one, with just more thought needed when it comes to pick the whole token list, but the percentages would be something like this for sure.

Octocrypto1321

EOS

kirpid

Based on my two cycles of experience, hell no. I remember when the big names were NEO, DASH, OMG, NANO, EOS, etc. If I had DCA’d into those, I’d be cucked out of the last bull run. You should be studying the satoshi/gwei pairing, not the fiat pair. They rarely outperform cycle after cycle. Alt portfolios are like a bingo card. Utility rarely outperforms hype. I seriously recommend lurking on 4chan/biz/ to chase pumps, over DCAing into alts.

GameofCHAT

How can you leave EOS out of this? lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6iDZspbRMg

MinimalGravitas

Pretty much the only thing the Bitcoin network does is moves value, it doesn't have smart contracts or DeFi or whatever. Well Ethereum moves between 3x and 4x more value each day than Bitcoin, and that's not counting NFTs, Memecoins, Rollups etc: https://money-movers.info/ And BTC's big selling point is that it's rate of inflation decreases over time and will (long after we are all dead) eventually stop inflating. Well ETH is already deflationary: https://ultrasound.money/ BTC (the asset) might have value from having a fairly low inflation rate compared to fiat, but there will still be more BTC in existence every day than there was the day before, for the rest of your life. https://moneyprinter.info/ Another point is that people often criticize Ethereum for its high fees, but somehow don't notice or mention that it almost always costs a lot more to move BTC on Bitcoin than to move ETH on Ethereum: https://ycharts.com/indicators/bitcoin_average_transaction_fee https://ycharts.com/indicators/ethereum_average_transaction_fee So what is the aspect in which you believe "BTC has no rivals"? It currently has the largest marketcap and the most brand recognition, but I'd suggest those are just temporary results rather than features inherent in the asset... so maybe it just has the most culty propaganda and the most censored discussion forums? And as for Ethereum having more competition... I think that's largely a false narrative. There might be plenty of speculators hoping to extract big gains on this cycle's EOS/NEO/etc, but they aren't really important for long term growth of the network. The Ethereum ecosystem has not only attracted the most developers, it has more devs than the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place builder ecosystems combined... and the 5th place is Arbitrum, an Ethereum L2... https://www.developerreport.com/ And DeFi on Ethereum L1 is worth more than every other ecosystem combined: https://defillama.com/chains The one thing that pushed users to Alt-L1s was the gas fees for using Ethereum L1, but from tomorrow gas fees on rollups will be less than $0.01 for many transactions, so the 'cheap fees' L1s will lose even that narrative: https://welovetheblobs.xyz/

Psykotixx

EOS, IOTA, etc. were gunna change the world. BAT was gunna change the world of advertising. GOLEM is going to allow you to rent computing power this will change everything! Ooops it failed. Relaunch, okay no one cares anymore... RNDR You can rent computing power! But with AI AI AI AI (How many times do we have to say AI on this earnings call again boss?)

BuffaloBrain884

Reminds me of the old "Rate my portfolio" posts of 2017. Alright guys, I'm 20% EOS, 30% NEO, 15% XRP, and 35% VET. How soon can I retire?

GranPino

Im aware. I actually use XRP to short it in my margin account. It’s perfect because it always underperforms the rest of my assets, but doesn’t liquidate my account if the market crashes because the liability also goes down. To be sincere I use a basket of old obsolete coins, including XRP, EOS, LTC…. It goes wonderful

jinglesthemouse

I’m just sharing my point of view. Buying Cardano now will be like holding EOS or NEO soon but go ahead and give Charles/institutions more liquidity to dump on you 🤩

new_random_username

The 2017 FOMO craze. Lisk/EOS/NEO/whatever will replace ETH. Nano will replace BTC. Got fudged, no lube.

Shayne_Schecter

In a market where fees will be dictated by the asset price I am sure EOS will thrive. Users will want cheap transactions and if you want to build games on a blockchain you want one that allows you to transact freely and instantly.

PhysicalLodging

If the market continues this “up only” trend I’m sure EOS will make a huge comeback. During the last bull run, all you had to do to attract new users was to make your chain EVM compatible and EOS did just that recently. Fees will drive a lot of users away from ETH and they will have to go somewhere.

CointestMod

#Tether Con-Arguments Below is a Tether con-argument written by CreepToeCurrentSea. > [USDT](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) is a stablecoin (stable-value cryptocurrency) issued by Tether, a Hong Kong-based company. The token is pegged to the USD by keeping reserves of commercial paper, fiduciary deposits, cash, reserve repo notes, and treasury bills equal to the number of USDT in circulation. Initially named as Realcoin, a second-layer cryptocurrency token built on top of Bitcoin's blockchain using the Omni platform, it was later renamed USTether and, finally, USDT. In addition to Bitcoin, USDT was later updated to work on the Ethereum, EOS, Tron, Algorand, and OMG blockchains. > > # CONs > > **No solid evidence of transparency** > > Tether was established as a stablecoin, which means that virtual coins are supposed to represent real money and be redeemable at any time. So far, there is no problem with that model or schematic, unless they do not have [solid proof](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) that all of their coins are [fully backed](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf). > > Although they have just recently [announced](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) preparation of a full-audit with MHA Cayman whom also handles Tethers quarterly attestation reports. Their most recent [report](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) included new accounting terminology such as 'going concern.' Audits provide a thorough analysis of a company's financials over time, whereas attestations are snapshots of a company's balance sheet on a specific date. > > This demonstrated the significant uncertainty surrounding the valuation of Tether's assets as well as the counterparty risks they face. If there's one thing a stablecoin shouldn't be, it would be being "*uncertain*". > > **Owned by one company** > > Cryptocurrency should be owned by everyone, not just one entity. Tether, launched by Tether Limited and owned by iFinex Inc., which also owns the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange, screams centralization. When the $600 million Polynetwork [hack](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) took place in August 2021, approximately $33 million of the stablecoin Tether involved in the theft had been frozen by Tether's issuer, rendering it inaccessible to the attacker. While this has saved the customers that time, it also raises the possibility that the company that owns Tether will succumb to unethical motives in the future, knowing their (and their parent company's) past [legal troubles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases). > > **Present Auditor** > > Moore Cayman (old accounting firm of Tether) presently operating under the MHA Cayman name (present accounting firm of Tether). Now this supposedly wouldn't raise any concerns as they are practically the same company other than a different letterhead but their parent company MHA MacIntyre Hudson is [said](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) to be currently under [investigation](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) by the U.K. Financial Reporting Council. > > Regardless of what the financial statements may be in Tether's latest attestations, it is still up to the clients and users whether or not to decide if the accounting firm's statements are honest and true although very [unlikely](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) especially dealing with those whose main objective is to enrich their partners by engaging in fraudulent and illegal practices. > > ​ > > ​ > > ^(Sources:) > > [https://tether.to/en/transparency/](https://tether.to/en/transparency/) > > [https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum](https://tonyarcieri.com/the-tether-conundrum) > > [https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17\_-\_settlement\_agreement\_-\_execution\_version.b-t\_signed-c2\_oag\_signed.pdf](https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2021.02.17_-_settlement_agreement_-_execution_version.b-t_signed-c2_oag_signed.pdf) > > [https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information](https://www.euromoney.com/article/2a8dpi4tnxahuu98a251c/fintech/cryptocurrencies-tether-is-open-to-providing-more-information) > > [https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether\_Assurance\_Consolidated\_Reserves\_Report\_2022-03-31\_\_3\_.pdf](https://assets.ctfassets.net/vyse88cgwfbl/1np5dpcwuHrWJ4AgUgI3Vn/e0dac722de3cea07766e05c52773748b/Tether_Assurance_Consolidated_Reserves_Report_2022-03-31__3_.pdf) > > [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-10/hackers-steal-600-million-in-likely-largest-defi-crypto-theft) > > [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether\_(cryptocurrency)#Legal\_cases](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)#Legal_cases) > > [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/01/26/tethers-new-accounting-firm-is-the-old-one-with-baggage/) > > [https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/](https://www.accountancytoday.co.uk/2022/01/07/frc-to-investigate-macintyre-hudson-audits-of-mrg-finance/) > > [https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b](https://www.frc.org.uk/news/january-2022-(1)/investigation-regarding-the-audit-of-mrg-finance-b) > > [https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/](https://leftfootforward.org/2022/01/accounting-firms-are-at-the-heart-of-corruption-in-the-uk/) ***** Would you like to learn more? Check out the [Cointest archive](/r/CointestOfficial/wiki/cointest_archive#wiki_Tether) to find submissions for other topics.

OfficeMain1226

Sold my NANO, FLR, EOS and went in to SHIB, DOGE, PEPE, BONK.

apkatt

Of course. Solana is a pseudo-crypto which is net damaging to the whole crypto space, and I hope it goes the way of EOS sooner rather than later. Let’s use Ethereum Foundation instead, and let’s say everything is the same. Sure, that would be suspicious, but I would wait and see until there is a finished product before I call it sneaky manipulation. I’m sure Eth foundation are not total morons either and would also aim for an index that is acceptable by all.

arrand4le

you know it is alt season when even EOS is pumping

BuyETHorDAI

I spent a great deal of effort in 2017/2018 in this sub (and even on this account) trying to convince people that XRP, VET, Nano, XLM, EOS, IOTA, among many others were scams, and I truly hope I managed to help people make the sensible decisions back then. But there's some people that will never listen to reason.

therealh

EOS? what is this 2017?

TestPilot1980

I bought EOS. It’s an even shitter coin! Still bag hodling. Probably the last hodler 😂

bitcoin_islander

All stale 2021 coins that wont pump again. Just like stale coins from 2017 like EOS, IOTA, and DASH didnt.

cannedshrimp

EOS. Shitcoins are more for the devs than they are for the world.

new_random_username

Typical beginner FOMO. XRP, EOS, NEO Fudge hype, shills, fanboys, "to the moon", "This will replace BTC/ETH" etc.

WagwanMoist

Again, said by every Ethereum killer. We'll see. EOS uses c++ as their smart contract language, was supposed to be a real killer feature.

hiredgoon

After the Tezos drama, TLOS is the more interesting next-gen EOS with a better governance model to boot. If you like Solana for the low fees and fast confirmation times, Tezos is an even better experience.

ieatmoondust

Is it redundant to say EOS?

RORY375

Yeah most btc maxis will rip your eyes out if you mention a different coin ,its like being a flat head screwdriver maximilist who refuses to touch a phillips ,different tools different jobs .Btc is great it did a 16million X since its launch but was outperformed by everything in the last bull run ,sorry thats the truth ,except EOS did worse I think.Btc is a great store of value ,wasn't designed to be ,it was supposwd to be peer to peer cash like it said on the whitepaper failed at that, so then it was going to be programmable money ,another fail and then a store of value ,digital gold a great sucess.... I think of it as gold and ETH as oil ,you can use it for things ,of course Eth isnt perfect ,the gas fees are as high as btc and render it useless, Ive been using pulsechain which is a fork of eth (you can bridge coins back and forth) for cents and it's faster and way cheaper ,if the next bull is fulled with defi it'll be on a chain thats proven and cheap , eth is proven but not cheap and pulsechain is both proven (as it it basically tweeked eth) and cheap ... so watch all the hate I get for saying this because people in btc seem to think that any talk of anything is going to somehow hurt their bag .... btc will probably hit 150,000 soon ,so what that's a 3x ...you missed the other 16million x ,you are not early ... if you want life changing gains you'll get them on a coin's first bull run not it' 4th ...although I do think this will be btc's last parabolic run it'll flatten out as too much economic energy becomes needed

Ryanopoly

Cough, cough... EOS!