Dogecoin Creator Billy Markus Vows to Never Launch Another Cryptocurrency
Decisive Statement from the Creator of Dogecoin
Billy Markus, also known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto in online circles, recently made a firm declaration on the X platform. He stated categorically that he has no intention of working on any new cryptocurrency project in the future.
Markus’ Stance on Past and Future Crypto Projects
Markus disclosed that apart from creating Dogecoin in 2013 and a failed crypto project before that, he has abstained from involvement in any cryptocurrency endeavors since 2014. He emphasized a firm stance against developing meme coins in the future.
Revelation About Bells Coin
Markus shed light on the Bells token, mentioning that he had initially crafted the code for it before teaming up with Jackson Palmer for Dogecoin. He clarified that the current Bells token operates on the Ethereum network and is a distinct entity from his original design.
Clarification on Ethereum-Based Tokens
Addressing misconceptions surrounding the launch dates of Ethereum-based tokens, Markus highlighted that claims of launching in 2013 are false since Ethereum itself was established in 2015. He humorously refuted suggestions of creating Bitcoin as well.
Billy Markus, known on social media as Shibetoshi Nakamoto (a playful reference to the Bitcoin creator’s pseudonym), who created the iconic meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin, has taken to the X platform to make it clear that he has no intention to work on any other crypto project ever.
He also revealed the very first coin he had worked on before making DOGE and slammed Ethereum-based coins, whose creators claim they were made in 2013.
“I will never create any cryptocurrency” again: Billy Markus
Earlier today, Markus posted a tweet to clarify his participation in the making of Dogecoin (and another crypto currency that failed) and make sure the community understand that he does not have any plans to build a new cryptocurrency ever again – especially a meme coin.
Shibetoshi Nakamoto also clarified that he had only created two coins in his life – Dogecoin, and Bells before that. He underscored that since 2013, when DOGE was launched and he along with the other founder, Jackson Palmer, stepped down from the project, he has not been part of any cryptocurrency.
Markus made it clear that he “will never create or work on any cryptocurrency since those two.” He added that any crypto project that claims that he is affiliated with it is deceiving the crypto community.
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Bells coin by Dogecoin creator
As for the Bells token he mentioned briefly, Markus provided more details in the comments, answering an X user. Markus said that he made a code for the Bells coin before he offered Palmer to work on DOGE together.
The current Bells project, he stated, runs on Ethereum, and it is very different coin from what he initially made: “Keep in mind that the current bells token was completely resurrected, the old blockchain was wiped out and a new one was started by others.”
“The new one isn’t my project, it was just based on code i made 11 years ago,” he stressed.
Markus pointed out that while, these days, some Ethereum-based token creators claim they launched their crypto in 2013, that “is a very obvious lie, ethereum wasn’t even made until 2015.”
While addressing a question as to whether it was him who created Bitcoin, Markus responded sarcastically, “Yes and i created the internet and oxygen.”