XRP News Today: Litecoin's Rotten Egg Joke Sparks Legal Threats and Market Drama

Litecoin’s official account recently ignited a firestorm within the crypto community by mocking Ripple’s XRP token as a “rotten egg” in a widely shared post on X. The post likened the smell of comets—often described as a mix of rotten eggs, urine, and burning matches—to the idea that XRP was being sold to retail investors under the illusion of being a valuable banking solution. The message further ridiculed Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as “Brad Garlicmouse” and even included a jab about sleeping with him. The post quickly gained traction, drawing both ridicule and defensive responses from the XRP community, some of whom warned of potential legal action or defamation claims[4].

The response from the XRP community was swift and forceful. Critics highlighted the token’s current position as the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a value of $168.4 billion as of August 2025, vastly exceeding Litecoin’s $8.6 billion. Analyst CrediBULL Crypto dismissed the criticism as “silly and nonsensical,” noting that the market’s willingness to assign value to XRP—despite its centralized nature and pre-mined supply—demonstrated its legitimacy. Another user, Phil, underscored the vast disparity in market caps, stating, “170.54B Mc $XRP vs 8.60B $LTC Mc… We’re done” [1].

Litecoin’s post also reignited long-standing debates about the project’s own credibility. Some users brought up Litecoin founder Charlie Lee’s controversial 2017 decision to sell all his Litecoin holdings at the peak of the bull market, an act that left many retail investors with significant losses. The move, which Lee claimed was meant to avoid conflicts of interest, became a point of contention among critics who viewed it as an abandonment of the community. One user, @SamTheCarpetMan, asked pointedly: “If your coin was worth something, why sell it all?” [4].

Despite the controversy, Litecoin has posted some impressive metrics in 2025, including processing over 300 million transactions, a record hashrate of 2.7 PH/s, and new integrations with platforms like PayPal, Venmo, and Telegram Wallet. Institutional interest is also on the rise, with pending ETF applications in the U.S. However, these developments have not translated into a corresponding rise in Litecoin’s market cap, which currently ranks it at 28 by capitalization[1].

Meanwhile, XRP’s trajectory appears to be supported by several key factors. Recent inflows into futures-based XRP ETFs like the Teucrium 2X Long Daily (XXRP) and the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) have continued to rise, with XXRP adding $18.2 million in assets in the last week alone. The growing demand for XRP ETFs is also reflected in the rising odds of a spot XRP ETF approval, which have climbed to over 87% on Polymarket as of September 2025. Analyst Nate Geraci of the ETF Institute has even speculated that the probability is closer to 100%. If approved, these products are expected to bring a flood of institutional and retail demand for XRP, similar to what was seen with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs[3].

The debate also touched on the broader philosophical divide within the cryptocurrency space. XRP’s community has consistently pushed for a vision centered on institutional integration and cross-border payments, while Litecoin’s supporters tend to emphasize peer-to-peer electronic cash and decentralized infrastructure. This ideological gap was clearly reflected in the Litecoin post’s dismissal of XRP as a tool for banks rather than a true decentralized currency[4].

As the dust settles from this exchange, one thing is clear: the rivalry between Litecoin and XRP remains as heated as ever. While Litecoin’s jab at XRP may have been intended as a lighthearted roast, it quickly spiraled into a full-blown community feud, complete with legal threats, counter-narratives, and even a meta-commentary on the nature of crypto social media dynamics. Whether this incident will lead to a broader realignment of community loyalties or simply fade into crypto folklore remains to be seen[5].

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[1] LTC vs XRP: Litecoin Calls Ripple 'Unwanted,' Analyst Claps Back (https://cryptopotato.com/ltc-vs-xrp-litecoin-calls-ripple-unwanted-analyst-claps-back/)

[2] Crypto Chaos? Litecoin's Official Account Just Declared War on XRP (https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-chaos-litecoins-official-account-just-declared-war-on-xrp/)

[3] XRP price forms multiple bullish patterns as Ripple ETF inflows jump (https://crypto.news/xrp-price-forms-multiple-bullish-patterns-as-ripple-etf-inflows-jump/)

[4] Litecoin Slams XRP As 'Rotten Egg Token' In Viral X Post (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1084579-20250901)

[5] XRP vs Litecoin: Just a Twitter Fight or Legal Trouble Incoming? (https://coinpedia.org/news/xrp-vs-litecoin-just-a-twitter-fight-or-legal-trouble-incoming/)