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Prominent Bitcoin commentator Lark Davis has joined the long-running discussion on the rivalry between XRP and Chainlink (LINK).
This came during his latest appearance on the Rollup TV crypto show, where host Andy asked him to share his views on XRP and LINK. In response, Davis said that Chainlink is an ‘infinitely better’ asset than XRP.
He expects Chainlink to outperform XRP over the next decade, even as he acknowledges the strength and passion of the XRP community.
Why Davis Backs Chainlink
Davis argued that Chainlink’s edge comes from its core role across the crypto industry. He pointed to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), describing it as a key piece of infrastructure that allows different blockchains and systems to communicate with each other.
In his view, this makes Chainlink broadly useful across many networks rather than confined to one ecosystem.
He also highlighted Chainlink’s partnerships and recent moves toward token buybacks. To him, these developments give investors a clearer reason to hold the asset after years of focusing mainly on technology and adoption.
Criticism of XRP Ecosystem
Turning to XRP, Davis described it as more of a “silo,” with activity largely confined to its own network. He questioned XRP’s daily user metrics and overall on-chain activity, noting that despite being around for over a decade, the network has not built what he considers a strong user base.
Still, Davis said he understands why people invest in XRP. He acknowledged the long-term vision promoted by Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen. He admitted that if Ripple successfully delivers on that vision, XRP could still see significant price appreciation in the future.
Davis also contrasted the leadership behind both projects. He praised Chainlink founder Sergey Nazarov, saying his focus on decentralization and infrastructure aligns well with core crypto values.
By comparison, Davis criticized Ripple’s leadership, claiming they have profited heavily from XRP sales over time, which he views as a negative factor for the asset.
Two Very Different Value Propositions
In sum, Davis sees the discussion as a clash between two fundamentally different models. XRP, in his view, is a closed system betting on large-scale institutional adoption. On the other hand, Chainlink operates as neutral infrastructure connecting many blockchains and use cases.
For that reason, Davis said he believes Chainlink is not just better positioned but “infinitely better” as a long-term crypto asset, even though he does not currently hold LINK himself.
“Both Can Win”
Expectedly, Davis’ commentaries stirred the crypto community, particularly the XRP Army. Meanwhile, some commentators argue that both assets can win, as they serve different markets.
They point out that XRP serves payment and liquidity roles, while LINK focuses on Oracle dominance. In sum, Chainlink moves data, and XRP moves value, according to community members.
I can’t believe I have to say this but.
Chainlink moves data, XRP moves value.
— ResourceEvolution (@ResourceEvo) December 16, 2025