Solana Executive Challenges XRP Hype, Demanding Data-Backed Narratives

Solana Executive Challenges XRP Hype, Demanding Data-Backed Narratives

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A Solana Foundation executive, Vibhu Norby, has sparked a cross-ecosystem debate by challenging XRP supporters to substantiate their bullish claims with verifiable network metrics. Norby's comments emphasize the need for data over aspiration in cryptocurrency narratives, despite expressing a personal wish for Ripple and XRP's success.

Solana Foundation Executive Questions XRP's Bullish Narratives

Solana Foundation executive Vibhu Norby ignited a fresh round of cross-ecosystem debate this weekend, challenging XRP supporters to ground their bullish narratives in verifiable network metrics rather than aspiration. In a series of posts on X, Norby said he “want[s] Ripple and XRP to succeed at an insane degree,” but argued that “the community does not provide the necessary data to support such claims.” This statement highlights a growing sentiment within the crypto community for greater transparency and data-driven analysis to validate project potential, moving beyond pure hype.