According to Acyn, the erosion of cypherpunk principles in crypto, such as decentralization and anti-establishment values, due to corporate co-option by entities like Coinbase and Ripple, could heighten market uncertainty and volatility, potentially affecting investor sentiment as evidenced by recent ETH price declines (Acyn).

According to the author, the dilution of crypto's original cypherpunk values through corporate and political engagements, such as Coinbase sponsoring events and Ripple lobbying, could heighten regulatory risks and market volatility, potentially impacting cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH by undermining investor confidence and increasing scrutiny.

According to the author, the dilution of cypherpunk principles in the crypto industry, evidenced by Coinbase's political sponsorships and Ripple's lobbying activities, could undermine investor trust and increase volatility for cryptocurrencies like BTC and XRP. This ideological shift may lead to regulatory scrutiny and affect market sentiment, as stated in the article.