According to the author, the dilution of cypherpunk principles in cryptocurrency, exemplified by Coinbase's political sponsorships and Ripple's lobbying efforts, could undermine investor confidence and heighten regulatory uncertainties, potentially affecting trading volumes and price stability for assets like BTC and XRP, citing events such as Coinbase's military parade sponsorship and Ripple's Washington D.C. influence as key concerns.

According to the article's author, Coinbase's sponsorship of political events like a military parade affiliated with President Trump and its hiring of ex-DOGE staffers contradict the core cypherpunk values of cryptocurrency, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny and market volatility for major cryptocurrencies such as BTC and ETH.