Ripple Community Besieges Litecoin Over ’Rotten Eggs’ XRP Mock
Litecoin’s official X account ignited a fierce backlash by mocking XRP as a “rotten eggs” illusion. The post ridiculed the idea that XRP’s value could surge as a banking rail for institutions, sparking a wave of criticism from the XRP community. Supporters pointed to Litecoin’s founder selling off LTC in 2017 and its 73% decline from the 2021 peak. Some threatened legal action against Litecoin for defamation, while others highlighted Litecoin’s past community criticisms. Litecoin doubled down, noting it had roasted other projects with minimal pushback. On the trading front, both LTC and XRP dipped over 1% in 24 hours but have climbed about 23%–25% in the last three months. Year-to-date, XRP leads with 19.3% gains versus Litecoin’s 4.3%.
Neutral
The spat is largely a social media feud with limited direct impact on fundamentals. Both Litecoin and XRP show similar price trends, with recent gains driven by broader market momentum rather than project-specific news. Traders may see short-term volatility from the controversy, but long-term market behavior is unlikely to shift based solely on online jabs. Comparable past token rivalries (e.g., memecoin disputes) generated temporary volume spikes without lasting trend reversals, suggesting a neutral overall impact.