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The $XRP community is abuzz as a new wave of riddles, memes, and symbolic posts sweeps across social media.
Community figure Zach Rector captured the mood on Tuesday, posting, “$XRP Riddles going viral.”
The comment came as discussion of Solana’s now-infamous “589” post continues to stir bullish commentary on $XRP. Meanwhile, prominent payment processor MoonPay has also joined the trend.
How the Viral Moment Started
This latest frenzy traces back to December 8, when the official Solana account posted a single number: “589”. The message instantly caught the attention of the $XRP community.
Within 48 hours, the post had gathered more than 4.3 million views, becoming the most-viewed message in Solana’s history.
Community figure Pumpius called Solana a “believer,” while researcher Nietzbux urged Solana to “post a Christmas Eve riddle next.”
For nearly a decade, the number 589 has been legendary within the $XRP community. While some refer to it as a $589 price prediction, others assign it different symbolism. Interestingly, even Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has long kept his X follower count at 589, adding to the mystique.
Solana’s “589” Post Keeps Fueling the Fire
X user Celt Shaun humorously suggested that Solana’s playful trolling of Ripple could unintentionally generate FOMO for $XRP, potentially sparking a major price surge. Others joined in with similar jokes, noting that everything seems to point back to “589.”
Some even suggested that a “super cycle” could occur. Meanwhile, not everyone found the humor appealing. $XRP community member Nunya criticized those who take the riddles seriously:
“Imagine a serious adult investor actually giving a care about riddles, cartoon bears, and castles,” Nunya wrote.
Solana Pushes Further: “Flip the Switch”
The day after the “589” post, Solana escalated the moment by sharing a reworked version of the famous Bearableguy123 castle illustration.
The original 2018 artwork depicted three towers representing Bitcoin, USD, and $XRP, with the $XRP tower rising above the others.
Solana altered the image, placing itself in the dominant position and moving $XRP into the role associated with USD. It captioned the image, “Time to flip the switch,” words that are also symbolic in the $XRP community.
Time to flip the switch pic.twitter.com/OfZgGg226l
— Solana (@solana) December 9, 2025
The post sparked a fresh round of reactions, with 1.9 million views at press time. Many saw it as trolling, while others believed Solana was hinting at more profound ecosystem shifts with $XRP.
For instance, Alex Cobb speculated that the Ripple stablecoin ($RLUSD) could soon launch on Solana. Another commentator, X Finance Bull, said a Solana–Ripple alliance would be “one of the biggest” cross-chain developments to date.
MoonPay Joins the Trend, Buys Exactly 589 $XRP
In a separate post, MoonPay posted an image showing an Apple Pay transaction for 589 $XRP. The community instantly picked up on the number, largely ignoring the Apple Pay angle.
Some interpreted it as a nod to the meme, while others wondered whether it suggested upcoming integrations similar to Solana’s behavior.
Ultimately, the new wave of $XRP-themed riddles suggests companies and platforms are deliberately engaging the $XRP community, one of the most active and responsive in the crypto world.
🧐🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/fnBlSvmGIL
— MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) December 10, 2025
Why 589 Still Matters
More than a meme, 589 has become part of $XRP’s cultural identity. The number resurfaced in a 2018 artwork by Bearableguy123 and has since become a symbol of hope, long-term confidence, and community unity.
Financial commentator Linda Jones previously noted that ISO 4217, the standard for global currency codes, currently has the number 589 unassigned. This has fueled conversations that $XRP or $RLUSD could one day occupy the slot.
In sum, the $XRP memes continue to spread, as the $XRP Army once again proves why it remains one of crypto’s most influential communities.