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maximalist
What does maximalist mean?
A person, typically a Bitcoin maximalist, who holds that one cryptocurrency is the only one worth supporting and dismisses the rest as unnecessary or fraudulent.
"As a maximalist, she won't touch anything except Bitcoin."
Origin
Crypto ideological term; 'Bitcoin maximalism' is the archetype.
Frequently asked questions
What is a maximalist in crypto?
A maximalist believes a single cryptocurrency — most often Bitcoin — is the only one worth supporting and dismisses the rest as unnecessary or fraudulent.
What is a Bitcoin maximalist?
It's someone who holds that Bitcoin is the only legitimate cryptocurrency and typically rejects altcoins entirely.
What does maxi mean in crypto?
'Maxi' is short for maximalist, referring to someone fiercely loyal to one coin, usually Bitcoin, above all others.
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