A lawyer supporting XRP, John Deaton, proposed a list for the cryptocurrency "Mount Rushmore" Hall of Fame, suggesting that Ripple's co-founder Jed McCaleb and CTO David Schwartz should be placed alongside Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto and Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Deaton emphasized McCaleb's contributions to the creation of XRP and the XRP Ledger, as well as Schwartz's significant role in early blockchain technology patents and the development of the XRP Ledger. Additionally, he nominated several crypto industry leaders, including Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, and Ripple's current CEO Brad Garlinghouse. Deaton recommended establishing two separate "Mount Rushmores" for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to better reflect their respective contributions.

HIGHLIGHTS John Deaton argues that two Ripple executives will make the cut for a crypto Mount Rushmore. The XRP advocate puts Satoshi Nakamoto at the top of the list and Vitalik Buterin. Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb and Ripple CTO David Schwartz are tipped to make the list. Pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has tapped two Ripple executives to join an exclusive list of crypto all-time greats. The XRP supporter argues that Ripple's co-founder, Jed McCaleb, and company CTO, David Schwartz, can sit alongside Satoshi Nakamoto on Crypto Mount Rushmore.
Ripple Executives To Rank Alongside Satoshi and Buterin On Crypto Mount Rushmore
In an X post, John Deaton unveiled his picks for a Crypto Mount Rushmore, placing anonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto at the top. Beneath Satoshi's blank face, the pro XRP lawyer reels out potential candidates to make the cut for a Crypto Mount Rushmore based on their contributions to the cryptoverse.

Deaton taps Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to make the exclusive list for introducing smart contracts and decentralized applications. Deaton says Buterin's inclusion into the list is a "no-brainer" given his pioneering status in the ecosystem.

The lawyer tips Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb to make the cut, citing his contributions in creating XRP and the XRP Ledger. McCaleb previously served as Ripple CTO but left to create Stellar (XLM), which Deaton stamps his inclusion in the list.

He adds that current Ripple CTO David Schwartz is a keen candidate to join Crypto Mount Rushmore. He cites his work in creating the XRP Ledger and an early patent predating blockchain technology, laying the foundation for the industry.

Schwartz is holding the reins as XRPL unveils a batch upgrade to challenge the dominance of Ethereum and Solana.
Coinbase Founder And Cardano Founder Are In The Race
John Deaton namechecked an expansive list of potential candidates to join Crypto Mount Rushmore. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is in the running to join the list with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao.

Furthermore, Deaton mentions current Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse for his role in launching the RLUSD stablecoin. He says the Hidden Road acquisition and potential Circle acquisition as a needle-mover for his inclusion.

Similarly, he mentions crypto executives like Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, and Custodia Bank founder Caitlin Long.

Furthermore, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor makes the cut for leading the first public company to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve. Saylor's Strategy holds 576,230 BTC after its latest purchase of 7,390 BTC for $764 million.

On the more technical side, the XRP lawyer says Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, and Chainlink founder Sergey Nazarov are in the race to join Ripple executives on Crypto Mount Rushmore. Others include Bit Gold founder Nick Szabo, Hal Finney, and Gavin Andresen for their role in Bitcoin's early years.

However, John Deaton adds that separating Bitcoin and crypto pioneers may be the best course for a Crypto Mount Rushmore
"It makes sense to have two separate Mount Rushmores - a Bitcoin Mount Rushmore and a Crypto Mount Rushmore."

XRP lawyer John Deaton nominates Ripple executives for inclusion in the cryptocurrency 'Mount Rushmore' Hall of Fame