In response to Musk’s proclamation, Okung launched the “Stick to Space, Elon” campaign.

“Bitcoin is humanity’s best shot at freedom," Okung told Decrypt at the time. "The public narrative needed correction as Elon apparently misunderstands its true benefit to our species.”

He continued: “No individual is a threat to Bitcoin in the grand scheme of things. In Elon’s words, it is inevitable. His impact on Bitcoin is temporary.”