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EasyA co-founder Dom Kwok believes Solana is now ‘officially’ more bullish on $XRP than on its native token, $SOL.
His comment follows a recent wave of $XRP-themed posts from Solana, which has caught the attention of both communities. Indeed, Solana continues to promote $XRP memes and symbols on social media, fueling speculation and excitement.
The Viral ‘589’ Post That Sparked It All
It all began on December 8, when Solana’s official X account posted the number 589, a figure deeply rooted in $XRP culture. Within 24 hours, the post had surged past 2.8 million views. It has since grown to nearly 5 million.
For the $XRP community, 589 is more than a number. It’s a long-standing meme and symbol of optimism dating back to 2018. As a result, Solana’s highlighting sparked a frenzy.
XRPL validator Vet pointed out the significance of the moment, noting that Solana’s most-viewed post ever was “about $XRP.”
“Solana More Bullish on $XRP Than $SOL”
Solana took the $XRP riddles even further. The day after the 589 post, Solana shared an updated version of the famous 2018 Bearableguy123 “castle illustration,” a symbolic piece from $XRP lore.
In the original artwork, $XRP stood as the tallest tower, rising above BTC and USD. Solana’s reinterpretation flipped the roles, placing $SOL at the tallest tower while $XRP was moved to the “USD” position.
More interestingly, Solana captioned the image with “Time to flip the switch,” echoing language used for years in $XRP circles. The modified imagery sparked another round of frenzy and backlash from $XRP commentators.
Given the back-to-back $XRP-themed posts from Solana, renowned commentators like Dom Kwok have interpreted this to mean Solana is showing more optimism for $XRP than for its own $SOL token. “What a time to be alive,” he added.
Notably, $XRP currently outranks $SOL in the market. It has a market cap of $121 billion, placing it in position four in the market ranking. Meanwhile, Solana’s $73 billion market cap places it at position seven.
Community Reacts: Utility vs. Engagement Farming
$XRP Healthcare replied to Kwok’s post, saying that when real utility wins, the narrative naturally changes. On the other hand, Pier Buda questioned Solana’s motives, wondering if they were trolling $XRP or simply trying to use the $XRP community for attention.
Community member SonOfaRichard added that weak narratives often lead rival projects to “engagement farm” the $XRP community. Meanwhile, Keith Omerso called the trend “desperate for $XRP Army love,” describing it as pure clickbait.
Despite the mixed reactions, Solana’s posts show a new willingness to lean into $XRP culture. Whether it’s marketing or just genuine fun with a rival, the impact confirms that the $XRP narrative generates massive engagement across crypto communities.