bitcoin maxi
/ˈbɪt.kɔɪn ˈmæk.si/
CommonSomeone who believes Bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency worth owning and dismisses all others as scams or distractions.
Can be sincere belief or tribal identity. Often used mockingly by people who hold other coins, but some wear the label proudly.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | asked a bitcoin maxi what he thinks of ethereum. he just said 'altcoin' and walked away | Bitcoin maximalists categorically dismiss Ethereum regardless of its merits. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | full bitcoin maxi now. sold everything else. number go up is the only thesis i need | The person has converted to Bitcoin-only and is committing to the maximalist position. | reddit, 2022 |
| 03 | my dad became a bitcoin maxi after losing half his money in a shitcoin rug. can't really blame him | Getting scammed by an altcoin pushed someone toward Bitcoin-only thinking. | reddit, 2022 |
| 04 | bitcoin maxi tried to explain why ethereum is going to zero for 45 minutes at the party | Bitcoin maximalists are known for lengthy unsolicited lectures on why other coins will fail. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Someone refuses to consider any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
- Someone dismisses an altcoin or new project without engaging with it.
- Describing someone whose crypto identity is entirely built around Bitcoin.
- Mocking someone for being too dogmatic about Bitcoin superiority.
Do not use it when
- Someone just prefers Bitcoin but is open to other projects.Use “Bitcoin holder” instead.
- You mean someone who simply owns a lot of Bitcoin.
Variations and related forms
Bitcoin maxi vs ethereum maxi
bitcoin maxi
Bitcoin maxis believe Bitcoin is the only legitimate crypto and see all others as distractions or fraud.
VS
ethereum-maxi
Ethereum maxis believe Ethereum's programmability makes it the future of finance and crypto broadly.
Origin and context
Shortening of 'Bitcoin maximalist', a term used in crypto circles to describe those who believe Bitcoin is the only worthwhile cryptocurrency. The label became common in the 2017-2021 period as the altcoin market expanded.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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