- Litecoin’s official X account mocked XRP, equating its hype to a “cosmic delusion.”
- The post compared XRP’s value narrative to the foul smell of a comet.
- XRP community members fiercely defended the token, accusing Litecoin of irrelevance.
- Legal expert Bill Morgan and Flare co-founder Hugo Phillion highlighted XRP’s dominance over Litecoin.
- Litecoin later claimed the XRP community is overly sensitive to criticism.
Litecoin’s Sarcastic Jab at XRP
The crypto community witnessed heated drama after the official Litecoin (LTC) X account launched a sarcastic attack against XRP. The account mocked XRP’s value proposition, dismissing it as nothing more than a scam-like illusion.
In a post tagged “Fun Fact,” Litecoin described the smell of a comet—urine, rotten eggs, almonds, and burning matches—before equating it to the “absurdity” of XRP’s widespread banking adoption claims.
Litecoin Slams XRP-SWIFT Narrative
The Litecoin account directly targeted the XRP-SWIFT replacement narrative, arguing that XRP promoters mislead investors by claiming global banking systems will eventually adopt XRP to replace SWIFT. Litecoin dismissed this as a baseless fantasy used to hype up the token’s future demand.
The account even joked that “the president is sleeping with Brad Garlicmouse,” a mocking metaphor aimed at Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
XRP Community Fires Back
Unsurprisingly, the XRP Army quickly mobilized to defend the asset. Many community members accused Litecoin of seeking attention due to its declining relevance in the crypto market.
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One XRP supporter speculated that a Bitcoin maximalist may have hacked Litecoin’s account, given that such harsh criticism usually comes from the BTC community. Another X user sarcastically suggested that Litecoin is “a new meme coin” preparing to launch on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Experts and Industry Leaders Weigh In
Prominent legal expert Bill Morgan ridiculed Litecoin, noting that it has been years since LTC ranked among the top five cryptocurrencies. He contrasted this with XRP’s current dominance as one of the top three cryptos by market capitalization.
Adding to the criticism, Hugo Phillion, co-founder of Flare Networks, pointed out that both Dogecoin (DOGE) and Stellar (XLM) hold higher rankings than Litecoin. Currently, DOGE sits in the 8th spot and Stellar at 15th, while Litecoin trails behind at 21st.
Litecoin’s Response to the Backlash
In a follow-up post, Litecoin claimed the XRP community reacts far more aggressively to criticism than other communities. The account said its previous self-deprecating posts and critiques of Solana only drew mild reactions, whereas XRP’s supporters have responded with days of backlash and even threats of legal action.
Litecoin concluded by urging the XRP Army to “stop taking X posts seriously.”
This latest clash between Litecoin and XRP showcases the tribal nature of crypto communities. While Litecoin sought to spark humor with its post, the XRP Army’s passionate defense highlights the deep conviction many holders have in the project’s future. Whether viewed as a clever troll or a desperate bid for relevance, one thing is clear: XRP continues to dominate conversations at the center of crypto’s most heated debates.