Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, recently sparked a debate on X (formerly Twitter) by challenging the defensive stance of Bitcoin maximalists (maxis). Geraci argued that the growing adoption of altcoins, rather than undermining Bitcoin, could actually bolster its position as the premier “store of value” in the crypto world.

In a series of tweets, Geraci acknowledged that Bitcoin maxis have successfully established Bitcoin as a store of value. However, he questioned their reluctance to embrace other digital assets, suggesting that this narrow focus could limit Bitcoin’s potential.

“If Bitcoin is the only legitimate blockchain, and its sole use case is as a store of value,” Geraci tweeted, “then the mainstream financial world might ask, ‘Why use blockchain at all?’”

Geraci contended that the adoption of altcoins for legitimate use cases, such as in DeFi, NFTs, and supply chain management, helps to validate the broader potential of blockchain technology. This, in turn, could enhance Bitcoin’s appeal to mainstream investors.

The reaction to Geraci’s comments was mixed, with some in the crypto community questioning the actual utility of altcoins. X user Matt Devin countered that Bitcoin maxis are often skeptical of other blockchains because their proposed use cases are “poorly thought out” or merely “clever wrappers of Ponzi schemes.”

The debate comes amidst a broader resurgence in the cryptocurrency market. As of this writing, Bitcoin was trading at $66,900, with bulls attempting to push the price above the $67,000 level. In the last seven days, the leading digital asset rose 4.82%, with an increase of 8.81% in the past 30 days.

Whether the growing adoption of altcoins will ultimately benefit or hinder Bitcoin remains to be seen. However, Geraci’s comments highlight the ongoing discussion about the role of different cryptos in the evolving digital asset landscape and the potential impact on broader acceptance of blockchain technology.