XRP has emerged as the top contender over Bitcoin for the best long-term technology, according to the views of community members.
These comments came up on the back of a poll by Patrick Bet-David, the host of the popular PBD Podcast. In a tweet, Bet-David conducted a poll asking crypto community members which crypto asset has the best long-term technology.
XRP Beats Bitcoin as Best Long-Term Technology
Among the contenders he listed were XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and “Other.” The poll quickly gained traction and gathered 178,803 votes on X (formerly Twitter). Interestingly, XRP claimed 43.8% of the vote, outpacing both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, came in second place with 35.2% of the votes. Ethereum, the leading smart contract platform, garnered just 8.9%. Additionally, 12% of voters selected “Other.”
Which Crypto has the best long term technology?
— Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) February 16, 2025
Ripple’s growing presence in cross-border payments and its ongoing legal battle with the SEC likely contributed to the increased interest and confidence in XRP’s long-term potential.
XRP Victory “Explains Why Bitcoin Maxis FUD XRP”
Meanwhile, with the outcome of the poll, the XRP Army has been celebrating the result. “XRP wins in every poll where XRP is an option,” remarked Vet, an XRPL validator.
Interestingly, the result unsettled critics, particularly within the Bitcoin community. Pro-Bitcoin commentator Wayne Vaughan remarked, “It’s absurd that XRP is winning this poll.”
Community reactions
Other commentators, like Blockchain Backer, seized the opportunity to argue that this outcome is exactly why Bitcoin maximalists are attacking XRP.
“Look at the size of interest,” he said. “XRP is taking market share, causing panic and competitor attacks. Instead [of FUD], just embrace the XRP movement.”
Cardano Community Reacts
Notably, the poll amassed 1.9 million views and sparked widespread discussion from the broader crypto community. Many users, especially from communities not featured in the poll, offered detailed explanations for their choices.
For instance, members of the Cardano community argued that Cardano is the best long-term technology. One X user pointed out several reasons for their preference, including Cardano’s limited supply of 45 billion ADA, its decentralized ecosystem, and its remarkable 0% downtime.
Additionally, they cited that 82% of the supply is already in circulation, and 22 billion ADA is currently staked. The user also highlighted the benefits of liquid staking, where ADA can be sold or moved at any time, and noted that more than 2,700 staking pools are available.
