Maxi
Short for "maximalist" — someone who believes only one cryptocurrency (usually Bitcoin) matters and that other coins are unnecessary or inferior. Bitcoin maxis are the most well-known example.
Mike Starr
Founder, CryptoWizardTools · M.S. Organizational Management
Last reviewed: August 2026
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