According to the author, the dilution of cypherpunk principles in the crypto industry, such as Coinbase's political sponsorships and Ripple's lobbying activities, could heighten regulatory scrutiny and investor uncertainty, potentially increasing volatility for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP).

According to the author, the crypto industry's departure from cypherpunk principles, highlighted by Coinbase's sponsorship of political events like a military parade and its recruitment of former DOJ employees, as well as Ripple's lobbying efforts, could increase regulatory scrutiny and negatively impact market sentiment. This may lead to volatility in cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, and XRP, despite mainstream adoption through Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins.