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Ethereum or Solana? American basketball star sparks debate on cryptocurrencies
Alex Dovbnia
American basketball star Scottie Pippen has shown renewed interest in the cryptocurrency space after launching his NFT collection
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American basketball star Scottie Pippen, widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards of all time, has shown renewed interest in crypto.
In a social media postPippen asked his followers whether he should choose Ethereum or Solana.
In response to the aforementioned question, Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz said that both cryptocurrencies have their merits. Other users, as expected, started proposing their own favorite cryptocurrencies to Pippen.
This isn’t the first time the six-time NBA champion has taken an interest in the crypto space. In fact, Pippen launched his own collection non-fungible tokens in partnership with the Web3 company Orange Comet.
The Olympic gold medalist tweeted He said he was “honored” after the collection sold out in less than two minutes. It notably broke the record set by the NFT collection launched by iconic actor Anthony Hopkins, which sold out in its entirety. The first one took seven minutes to sell out in its entirety.
Aside from his amazing performances and reluctance to tip at restaurants, Pippen is also known for his feud with his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan (who is considered the greatest basketball player of all time). Last year, Pippen made headlines after claiming that Jordan was a “horrible player” during a podcast appearance.
Jordan himself has also dabbled in the crypto industry. In 2021, he launched HEIR, a Solana-based Web3 platform for fan engagement. In 2022, HEIR launched its first NFT collection titled “6 Rings.” During the 1990s, the Chicago Bulls won six NBA championships under Jordan’s leadership. The collection was inspired by this incredible feat.
About the Author
Alex Dovbnia
Alex Dovbnya (aka AlexMorris) is a cryptocurrency expert, trader, and journalist with extensive experience covering everything related to this booming industry, from price analysis to blockchain disruption. Alex has authored over 1,000 articles for U.Today, CryptoComes, and other fintech outlets. He is particularly interested in regulatory trends around the world that are shaping the future of digital assets. You can contact him at alex.dovbnya@u.today.