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XRP Holds Firm While Meerkat (MERK) Gains Speed Inside Telegram
In a market marred by uncertainty and volatility, two cryptocurrencies are emerging as unlikely candidates to buck the trend. Ripple’s flagship token, XRP, has remained remarkably steadfast in the face of turmoil, while Meerkat (MERK) is rapidly gaining momentum inside Telegram.
While XRP has continued to trade within a stable range around $2, its ecosystem has slowed, and community participation remains mostly passive. In stark contrast, MERK is moving at full speed, aggressively building out its staking functionality, along with live mini-apps and daily missions, all while residing seamlessly within Telegram’s user-friendly interface.
In essence, two distinct crypto assets have arisen: one designed for institutions and traditional finance, the other catering to a growing community of meme enthusiasts and early adopters. XRP’s primary focus is its integration with centralized financial services, whereas MERK is harnessing the viral power of memes to drive adoption.
Coinpedia has learned that both assets are now available in Telegram’s app store, allowing users to seamlessly participate in staking and daily missions without requiring any additional software or hardware downloads.
Source: coinpedia.org
