2022 is one of the most difficult years for crypto and digital assets; The industry has seen highs and lows and some funny moments since its inception. Via Twitter CroissantETH try the review and account for some of these “unforgettable” moments.
A Review of the best Crypto Memes
Last year, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum, experienced a major improvement. Cryptocurrency moved from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus after completing “The Merge.”
The Ethereum community has also created some of the funniest and best memes of 2022. CroissantETH remembers the time when Ethereum’s inventor attracted attention thanks to the image below.
This image turned into memes, discussions, and even price speculation. The pseudonymous user had this to say about this memorable crypto moment:
Vitalik Buterin took a picture with him, which revealed something really massive. Ethereum pumped up a bit after this was released.
Buterin is often the subject of “memetization” throughout the year, and 2022 is no exception. In addition to revealing a lot, Ethereum’s inventor made headlines for his poor microphone skills. This incident was one of those incidents where he struggled with his voice.
Ropsten Ethereum Merger… no event.
Although Vitalik Buterin was able to build a complex decentralized network at scale, he could not understand the microphone. pic.twitter.com/2SuWH3x68p
— 👨🍳.eth (@CroissantEth) January 6, 2023
No Second Best
The number one cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin, and its community also created some of the funniest moments in 2022. This community is often passionate and committed to the original cryptocurrency.
As BTC trended downward, the following viral user interview with Michael Saylor, former CEO of software company MicroStrategy. At the height of the bull run, Saylor advised all BTC investors, forever elevating the words “there is no second best” to the Crypto Hall of Fame:
Another great moment for crypto gave birth to memes for generations to come.
Watch as Michael Saylor is asked about the best cryptocurrency, where he answers some of the worst advice… pic.twitter.com/UnkXBr11I9
— 👨🍳.eth (@CroissantEth) January 6, 2023
Can Developers Do Something
Regulators and legislators around the world starred in many memes and the funniest moments of 2022. CroissantETH recorded the intervention of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, before Congress.
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a public crypto opponent, demanded more clarity on regulations for the new asset class. Senators have paid more attention to the industry since 2020, sending letters to Gensler and others to offer their views on digital assets.
During the intervention of the Chairman of the SEC in Congress, Warren famously demanded to fix the fees paid by users on the Ethereum blockchain. The interaction highlighted the Senator’s knowledge of blockchain technology and digital assets.
Our regulatory leaders consistently demonstrate their deep knowledge of blockchain.
Here’s Elizabeth Warren complaining to Gary Gensler about fixing gas costs: pic.twitter.com/yLjfqlZuE6
— 👨🍳.eth (@CroissantEth) January 6, 2023
In It For Tech?
Crypto influence creates an unforgettable moment ranking. While these people provided too many to count, CroissantEth highlighted the time when the “Crypto Bitlord” burned down his apartment after allegedly losing more than $350,000.
However, Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong probably took the prize as one of the most controversial. Crypto influencers promote themselves as “people’s champions.” However, there were allegations about Armstrong allegedly using the audience for his own benefit.
In the video below, Armstrong denies the allegations and explains his alleged motivation for joining the industry:
In this clip, things get a little heated for Bitboy. pic.twitter.com/Rg5266ES6Z
— 👨🍳.eth (@CroissantEth) January 6, 2023
CroissantEth highlights many other memorable moments worth checking out. Whatever 2023 holds for the crypto industry, one thing is certain, it will remain one of the most innovative and exciting in the world for the foreseeable future.