A hilarious clash broke out between Solana and XRP supporters on X after Ripple promoted its upcoming Swell conference. The discussion focused on which blockchain has stronger institutional credibility, and Solana did not hesitate to defend its position.
The drama started with a comment in which an XRP fan claimed under Ripple’s swell promotion that Ripple and XRP are “not on the same level” as Solana, tagging both Solana and Western Union. This comment comes after news broke that Western Union would be launching a new stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, a move that caught the attention of both the XRP and Solana communities.
Solana’s sharp reaction
Solana quickly responded, agreeing to the post, but with a twist. “That’s right. Not at the same level,” Solana’s account wrote, before sharing evidence of increased organizational traction. The responses included references to major partnerships and support from financial giants such as Citi, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity, as well as reminders about the recently approved Spot Solana ETF in the United States.
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Western Union move revives old rivalry
Western Union’s decision to build on Solana has reignited comparisons with Ripple, as the money transfer company had previously considered using Ripple’s technology and XRP for cross-border remittances. Now, with the company choosing Solana instead, XRP supporters have expressed disappointment, but Solana fans celebrated the win as a sign of growing trust in its ecosystem.
Ripple vs. Solana: Competition for Institutional Trust
However, both Ripple and Solana are expanding into institutional finance, but in different ways. Ripple continues to focus on regulated payments and partnerships through events like the Swell Conference, which features executives from Citi, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity. Meanwhile, Solana is rapidly gaining recognition for its scalability and real-world applications, especially in stablecoins and tokenized assets.
This playful online exchange highlights how competition among top blockchain projects is intensifying, especially as institutions increasingly adopt blockchain technology. For now, Solana’s confident response appears to have given him the upper hand, at least on social media.
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FAQ
Western Union chose Solana for its high speeds, low fees, and scalability, making it ideal for global money transfers and real-world payments.
Both Ripple has strong ties to regulated banks and Solana to asset giants like Fidelity and Franklin Templeton.
Speed, efficiency, and scalability make Solana the preferred choice for stablecoins and tokenized asset projects.
Yes, Solana’s fast and low-cost network could make it more attractive for large-scale financial consolidation.
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