Crypto-law expert Attorney John Deaton has once again voiced his support for XRP, stating that he sees it in a positive light when critics compare the cryptocurrency to a cockroach. 

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Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Attorney John Deaton, representing the XRP community, defended the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

In a tweet yesterday, Attorney Deaton responded to an interview with Uphold CEO Simon McLoughlin, where McLoughlin explained why Ripple had chosen Uphold as its latest On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) partner. McLoughlin revealed that the partnership was primarily focused on payments.

“It’s ALL about payments.”

What blockchain was designed just for payments? XRP haters have compared XRP to cockroaches.

But 🪳 🪳 🪳 survive nuclear war, no? I’ve always found that comparison to be quite bullish. https://t.co/YWJobFLxPB

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) November 3, 2023

Deaton’s Positive Take on “Cockroach” Label

This comment prompted a reaction from Attorney Deaton, who asked his followers to identify any blockchain designed explicitly for payments. 

Deaton pointed out that critics had previously likened XRP to a cockroach. Rather than becoming upset, the prominent legal expert expressed optimism about this comparison.

The top crypto lawyer suggested that cockroaches are known for surviving nuclear wars, and he finds this comparison to be a bullish indicator for XRP.

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Notably, Attorney Deaton had previously taken jabs at Bitcoin maximalists who made the same cockroach comparison. Earlier this year, Deaton commented on a CoinDesk video discussing XRP’s trading volume. Despite the media outlet not criticising the legitimacy of XRP, Attorney Deaton asserted that XRP is the most resilient cryptocurrency, regardless of the labels critics attach to it.

It was in this context that he likened XRP to a cockroach, highlighting XRP’s resilience, much like the insect’s ability to survive. According to Deaton, XRP is akin to a cockroach that even a nuclear war cannot extinguish.

Have people noticed the #XRP coverage at @CoinDesk lately? Call it the Banker’s Coin – call it a shitcoin – call it a security – call it whatever you want – but no Coin has been more resilient. Let me use lingo #BTC Maxi’s will enjoy: XRP is a🪳- even a nuclear war won’t kill it. https://t.co/wsJuRgiLHJ

— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) April 2, 2023

XRP’s Resilience in the Market

Meanwhile, XRP has demonstrated resilience, with a 13.2% surge in value over the past seven days. The asset has also seen a 19.3% increase in the past two weeks.

According to data from CoinGecko, XRP is currently trading at $0.6175, marking a 2.33% increase over the last 24 hours.