In the crypto world, some communities have reached a level of devotion worthy of a cult. XRP and PEPE are the most flamboyant examples. Here, criticizing one of these coins is a bit like questioning a sacred dogma, so be prepared to be excommunicated.
For XRP, it all goes back to the historic battles with regulators. Since then, any criticism is seen as heresy. Dare to question their prophet Ripple? Get ready for an army of devoted followers defending their digital faith with the zeal of a crusader.
PEPE, on the other hand, has chosen the path of chaos and corrosive humor. Here, trolling is a sacrament, memes are holy verses, and ridicule is a divine weapon. Debates often look like duels where animated GIFs replace holy water and sarcasm rules the day.
In both cases, the driving force is emotion. The hope of massive gains and the sense of belonging to a community push some people to defend their faith passionately, sometimes to the point of absurdity.
Fortunately, most holders are normal, reasonable, and capable of civil conversations. It’s just the hardcore fans making all the noise and giving these communities their reputation as digital cults.
