XRPL’s XRP token might have become the industry’s most hated token as criticism has mounted from rival camps. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) supporters have long dismissed Ripple and XRP. Now, LINK, Litecoin, and even stablecoin issuers have joined the chorus on social media.
Digital asset banks have added to the pushback after Ripple has sought a national banking license. The rising hostility could indicate that XRP’s recent successes have created unease across the broader crypto sector.
Rival Projects Add Fuel to the Fire
The criticism directed at XRP has not stopped with traders or Bitcoin maximalists. Even competing projects have used sarcasm to downplay the token’s relevance.
The official Litecoin account mocked XRP’s long-standing narrative, likening it to the smell of a comet and suggesting that retail buyers had been sold an illusion about Ripple replacing SWIFT. The post dismissed XRP as a product of marketing rather than a serious solution for global banking.
Independent analyst Nick pushed back with a post supporting XRP, framing the hostility as a sign of XRP’s growing threat. He argues that XRP has drawn hate across the spectrum because of its potential impact on the industry.
The investor has pointed to how Bitcoin and Ethereum supporters had historically criticized XRP, but notes that now Litecoin, Chainlink, and even stablecoin projects have joined the chorus. According to him, the fear underscores Ripple’s rising relevance.
Users Clap Back
The reply set off a wave of comments. Some users claim Litecoin’s frustration stems from XRP’s utility, while others argue the crypto sector wanted fairness until it faced competition from Ripple.
One comment suggests Ripple and its community fought for equal treatment, which has only fueled rivals’ resistance. Another noted that Litecoin accounts had been attacking XRP for years, implying the behavior was not new.
Certainly, not everyone agrees with Nick’s view. One user describes XRP as a useless fintech token, dismissing the idea that banks needed the price to rise. They argue that banks already controlled billions of XRP and have little interest in its market value, attributing its price instead to retail speculation and advertising.
This mix of ridicule, defense, and outright hostility reinforces the perception that the XRPL token has attracted more disdain than any other in the sector.
Ripple Partnerships Persist Amid Hostility
The hostility toward XRP has painted it as the most hated crypto, yet Ripple continues to secure high-profile deals. While critics mock its relevance, the company has expanded its role in cross-border payments. Ripple has deepened its collaboration with Thunes, a global payments platform that connects mobile wallets, banks, and cards across more than 130 countries. The partnership aims to improve speed, compliance, and reach for international transactions.
Thunes offers connections to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts and over 15 billion cards through 320 payment methods. Ripple has added its blockchain infrastructure, covering over 90 payout markets and more than $70 billion in annual transaction volume. Together, they have promised faster and more accessible payments in markets where traditional banking has often fallen short.
Executives from both firms have stressed the potential for combining Ripple’s blockchain rails with Thunes’ local payment network. They have presented the partnership as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets. The move reinforces Ripple’s strategy of building real-world utility even as rivals have dismissed the XRPL token.
The contrast was stark. On one hand, XRP remained the most criticized token in crypto circles. On the other, Ripple continued to deliver partnerships that expanded its footprint in global finance.
