In the wild world of crypto Twitter, where memes meet million-dollar debates, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko (@aeyakovenko) just dropped a nuclear response that's lighting up feeds everywhere.

It all started with gabrielShapir0 (@lex_node), who gave Solana props for dominating with lightning-fast, dirt-cheap transactions post-FTX crash. But then came the twist: Solana's now preaching decentralization gospel while shading rivals like MegaETH and Hyperliquid.

Gabriel's take? It's a risky pivot. The market's hooked on degen speed – Solana trained them that way. Can they flip the script without shooting themselves in the foot?

Enter Toly, unleashing this savage reply:

"Nope. That’s what you said.
We said that decentralization can be achieved with high performance systems, and that you morons do not have any objectively measurable properties of decentralization that require home staking."

​Read the full thread here​ – pure fire.

Why This Hits So Hard

Solana's story is legendary: From FTX ashes to meme coin paradise. Pump.fun, Bonk, WIF – billions in volume on sub-second confirms and fractions of a cent fees.

Critics whine about "data center validators" (aka reliable hardware for 1M+ TPS). Toly's point? True decentralization isn't about your grandma's laptop running a node. It's measurable:

• Nakamoto Coefficient (validator diversity)
• Censorship resistance
• Liveness under attack

Home staking? Cute, but useless for real-world scale. Ethereum's L1? Still chugging at 15 TPS while Solana eats its lunch.

Toly even quoted Vitalik's 2018 gem on high fees as "liveness failure" – reminder that even ETH OG agrees: speed matters.

Meme Coins Feel the Heat (In a Good Way)

Solana's meme ecosystem exploded because of UX. $BONK, $WIF, $POPCAT – traders snipe launches instantly, no gas wars.

This debate? Bullish AF for Solana memes:

• Regulators love "decentralized enough" – Solana's threading the needle perfectly.
• Rivals like MegaETH? Centralized speed demons – easy FUD fodder.
• Ethereum L2s? Congested bridges kill degen vibes.

Pro tip for meme hunters: Stick to Solana. High perf + real decen = meme moonshots.

The Ceiling Cat Chronicles

X wouldn't be X without memes. Check these gems roasting the drama:

$Ceilingcat holders, your time is now. "Tradeoffs – the cat is in the ceiling" never been funnier.

And this $KOVU shoutout with Toly trading on Solana Seeker phone:

What's Next for Solana Degens?

Toly's playbook worked once – hype speed over purism. Now? Decen-maxxing without slowing down.

• Watch for: Validator growth, Firedancer rollout, more meme pumps.
• Risk? If ETH L2s catch up... but Solana's 10x ahead.

DYOR, ape responsibly. This thread's a masterclass in crypto warfare – and Solana's winning.

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