Why hackers moved from MCP to A2A

1 hacker described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.

MCP 0 hackers criticize it
→
A2A 1 hacker recommends it

What hackers said about the move

“In the past 1 year, I think I've moved from MCP to A2A to Agent <> MCP back again.”
thallavajhula, 2026-06-18original comment ↗

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MCP vs A2A

MCPA2A
Hackers who recommend21
Hackers who criticize00
Moved away from it11
Moved to it11

Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.

Criticism of MCP

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Praise for A2A

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