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A crypto expert has promptly shut down the idea that XRP will ever surpass Ethereum. In his post, the analyst shared several reasons why he believes such an outcome is highly unlikely, highlighting the inherent differences in both cryptocurrencies in terms of infrastructure and utility.

Why XRP Is Unlikely To Overtake Ethereum

A debate over the future of two top cryptocurrencies is spreading across a small group of crypto enthusiasts after Ansem, a well-known crypto expert on X (formerly Twitter), firmly dismissed the notion that XRP will ever flip Ethereum. According to the analyst, Ethereum’s dominance is driven by its robust smart contract capabilities, widespread developer adoption, and its central role in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) ecosystems.

The top altcoin has made a name for itself over the years, solidifying its position as the second-largest cryptocurrency and the number-one altcoin. Ansem argues that the high staking participation and gas fee model employed by the Ethereum blockchain contributes to its persistent adoption and demand, making it a leader in the Web3 space.

Ethereum is also a hub for Layer 2 scaling solutions and developer projects, which effectively boosts its growth and solidifies its position as a key player in the crypto industry. Based on the analyst’s reasoning, all of these innovative developments and solutions seemingly makes Ethereum far superior to XRP. 

Unlike Ethereum, which focuses on smart contracts, XRP is centered on cross-border payments, which, while valuable, lacks the developer flexibility and diverse use cases that have fueled Ethereum’s growth. While Ripple has consistently made efforts to push XRP’s technology into traditional finance, Ansem explains that banking alone is not enough to challenge Ethereum’s dominance. The analyst also suggested that its integration into global banking was never a realistic possibility.  

While staking and gas fees drive Ethereum’s ecosystem, the crypto expert highlights that XRP lacks similar growth drivers, making it difficult for it to surpass ETH. He also noted that the asset is nowhere near the level of adoption Ethereum has achieved since its inception.

Overall, Ansem has concluded that while the altcoin maintains a top spot in the crypto market, it is unlikely to challenge or even overtake Ethereum in terms of adoption, utility, and long-term value. 

Analyst Shares Opposing View

Despite Ansem’s skepticism over XRP potentially surpassing Ethereum, some crypto analysts have pushed back, arguing that the altcoin has already achieved this feat. Market expert CrediBull Crypto responded to Ansem’s post, highlighting that XRP overtook Ethereum in the last market cycle, most likely during the 2018 bull run. 

At its peak, the asset’s market capitalization briefly surpassed Ethereum’s to become the second-largest cryptocurrency in 2018. However, since then, Ethereum has solidified itself as the backbone of Decentralized Applications (dApps), undergoing consistent network upgrades and ecosystem developments.

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Pi Network price has come under strong selling pressure, dropping another 8% to $1.45 today. However, the recent buzz around the launch of Pi domains could change the trajectory of Pi Coin, pushing it back to above $2 once again.

Pi Network Launches Domain Bidding with Pi Coins

In the latest development, Pi Network announced the launch of .pi domains allowing users to exclusively bid in the native cryptocurrency, i.e. Pi Coin. The event already kicked off on Pi Day on March 14, and will continue further until Pi2Day, up to June 28, 2025.

The auction represents a significant step for the Pi ecosystem, as it creates a real-world utility case for the cryptocurrency. According to the announcement:

“The .pi Auction is fully run on Pi cryptocurrency—people need to use Pi to bid and purchase something that has real-world meaning and purpose.”

The organization also announced that it won’t accept any other digital assets except for Pi Coins. All proceeds from the auction will be reinvested into the Pi ecosystem, supporting developer programs, events, and initiatives that enhance Pi’s utility.

Heavy Rush for Amazon, Samsung and Tesla Pi Domains

Soon after the announcement within the Pi Network ecosystem, .pi domains linked to top firms such as Tesla, Samsung, and Amazon have been bid on a single wallet address. The total expenditure for these bids amounts to a substantial 60,000 Pi Coins (PI).

This activity highlights growing interest in Pi domains, showcasing the platform’s potential to create a competitive marketplace centered around exclusive naming rights within the Pi Network.

The auction structure for .pi domains includes a dynamic timeframe for individual domain bidding. While the overall auction has a fixed end date, specific domain auctions will be extended if new bids are placed within 24 hours of their scheduled conclusion.

Pi Coin Action Moving Ahead

Ahead of the Pi Day on March 14, traders had turned increasingly bearish about Pi Coin eroding nearly $1 billion market cap for the altcoin. As per the Coinglass data, the open interest has also dropped 6% in the last 24 hours.

Crypto market analysts are hopeful that the PI price will stage a bounce back from the $1.45 levels. On an immediate basis, Pi Coin first needs to reclaim $1.56 levels, which will open further gates for a rally to $2 and beyond.

It will be interesting to see whether market analysts turn bullish ahead of here. Some market analysts have also been predicting a PI price rally to $10 moving from here onwards.

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Bhushan Akolkar

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