The crypto community recently witnessed an intriguing and somewhat unexpected exchange between Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz and Litecoin's official X account. This playful interaction follows a period of notable tension and disparaging remarks from Litecoin aimed at the XRP ecosystem, leaving many wondering if old animosities are now being set aside.
A Surprising Social Media Exchange
The recent interaction on X began with a simple "Hi" from Litecoin's official account directed at Schwartz. The Ripple CTO responded with a teasing, "You're still here? (I'm kidding.)," to which Litecoin humorously replied, "Enjoy the new position, ser," accompanied by a thumbs-up emoji. This lighthearted exchange references Schwartz's recent announcement that he is stepping down as Ripple's CTO to assume new roles as CTO Emeritus and a member of Ripple's Board of Directors. Additionally, Schwartz has taken on a strategic advisor position for Evernorth, an institutional vehicle focused on XRP adoption.
The Roots of the Rivalry
This friendly banter comes after a significant social media rift in early September, where Litecoin's official X account launched several pointed criticisms at XRP. Comments included referring to XRP as "weighed and found unwanted," likening it to "rotten eggs," and even taunting Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as "Brad Garlicmouse." These remarks sparked a strong backlash from the XRP community. Litecoin later clarified that these comments were part of a series of "roasts" targeting various blockchain projects, including Solana and even its own ecosystem, which they claimed typically elicited mixed reactions. The recent exchange with Schwartz suggests a potential thawing of relations, moving past the earlier, more contentious remarks.
