Crypto Chaos? Litecoin’s Official Account Just Declared War on XRP
The broader crypto market may have traded sideways this week, but Litecoin (LTC) injected unexpected drama after its official X account published a bizarre and provocative tweet. What began as a quirky “fun fact” about comets quickly turned into a direct swipe at XRP, leaving both communities clashing online.
The Tweet That Started It All
The post opened innocently enough: “Fun fact: A comet smells like rotten eggs, urine, burning matches, and almonds.” But the message then pivoted sharply into a jab at XRP, mocking the idea that the token’s limited supply and banking partnerships make it more valuable.
The tweet claimed that XRP’s narrative is an “illusion,” comparing it to an overhyped banking “drive-up tube” and even making a sarcastic reference to Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse as “Brad Garlicmouse.”
Fun fact: A comet smells like rotten eggs, urine, burning matches, and almonds. Most scientists say the closest...