Roger Ver, once dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus” for his early evangelism of the digital asset, has shared a rare perspective, offering a glimpse into how one of crypto’s most controversial pioneers views the market today.
Ver, who rose to prominence in the early 2010s as one of Bitcoin’s most outspoken advocates, has been credited with fueling early adoption of BTC through investments in startups such as BitPay, Kraken, and Blockchain.com. His outspoken style, libertarian ideals, and willingness to take bold positions earned him both a devoted following and lasting notoriety in the industry.
Despite his current incarceration, sources close to Ver say he continues to follow the industry closely and discuss his views with visitors and confidants. In one such recent exchange, Ver reportedly outlined a list of cryptocurrencies that he believes hold strong potential heading into the next cycle.
According to those familiar with the conversation, Ver’s list included a mix of established giants, rising infrastructure plays, and emerging cultural phenomena:
- Ethereum (ETH) – which Ver praised for its unmatched developer ecosystem and role in building the foundation for smart contracts.
- XRP – long controversial but still one of the most actively used assets in global payments.
- Solana (SOL) – a high-performance blockchain that continues to dominate retail attention and NFT activity.
- Cardano (ADA) and Polygon (POL) – both of which he views as important ecosystems with dedicated developer bases.
- Chainlink (LINK) – cited for its crucial role as the industry’s “data layer,” connecting blockchains with real-world information.
- Ondo (ONDO) – representing the rise of real-world asset tokenization, a trend Ver believes will grow significantly.
- ENA – a more recent breakout that has been steadily building attention.
- Pump.fun(PUMP) – described as a cultural product that captured the meme economy on Solana and proved how retail attention can be productized.
- BagsApp – a newer launchpad-style platform praised for its ability to deliver royalties in a charitable and community-focused way, something Ver reportedly said “aligns well with the spirit of crypto.”
- Botify (BOTIFY) – a Solana-based AI agent-operated launchpad that Ver called “a step beyond current launchpad models,” enabling anyone to create and automate AI with no code and delegate key operations like marketing and community building to AI agents.
Ver’s commentary emphasized not just speculation but the tools and platforms that reduce human error and expand access to crypto participation.
“Roger has always believed that crypto is about freedom and automation,” one stakeholder said. “Even now, he’s talking about projects that move power away from middlemen and put it into the hands of individuals – whether that’s through DeFi rails, meme culture, or AI automation.”
Ver’s words carry weight because of his unique role in crypto’s history. Before his legal troubles, he was among the earliest and loudest Bitcoin evangelists, giving away BTC to promote adoption, backing some of the industry’s first exchanges, and later championing the Bitcoin Cash fork. His ability to identify cultural and infrastructural inflection points has been both admired and debated for more than a decade.
Though he remains unable to directly participate in the markets today, the fact that his list now includes a mix of established giants, meme platforms, and AI-powered infrastructure will no doubt spark fresh conversation among traders and builders alike.
If nothing else, the rare glimpse into Ver’s thinking serves as a reminder that even behind bars, “Bitcoin Jesus” continues to watch over crypto’s evolution — and in some ways, still shape it.
