Messari co-founder Ryan Selkis has sparked controversy by labeling the XRP and Cardano communities as “loudest, least valuable bot groups,” criticizing their utility and user engagement. In response, Cardano supporters highlighted a recent spike of over 280,000 transactions, showcasing significant activity relative to their market cap. Meanwhile, the XRP community defends Ripple's role in cross-border payments, despite Selkis' ongoing claims of centralization and insider enrichment.