Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Solana Says Time To Flip the Switch, References Two XRP Symbolisms Original Link:

Symbolic interaction between the Solana and XRP communities

The official Solana account recently referenced two historical symbols from the XRP community, sparking widespread reactions from community members.

While the Solana and XRP communities have long viewed each other as rivals, both sides have largely avoided direct acknowledgment. This changed in a series of posts on the X platform by the official Solana account, unexpectedly paying homage to the XRP community symbol.

Solana cites XRP castle illustration

The account shared an illustration of a castle, originally created and circulated in 2018 by XRP community figure Bearableguy123. The original artwork showcases three castles: two of the same height representing BTC and USD, respectively, and a taller castle representing XRP surpassing them.

! Original XRP Castle Illustration

Bearableguy deliberately leaves these images open to interpretation. Notably, an XRP community member stated that this illustration indicates the commenter’s personal opinion on the upcoming “new order” and suggested that the three towers are its main message.

Possible Explanations

According to this interpretation, the towers share the same structure, indicating that Bitcoin, XRP, and the US dollar all function as stores of value on their base.

However, he noted that the arms in suits in the dollar tower symbolize the control of governments and banks, while the empty windows in the Bitcoin and XRP towers indicate independence from these institutions.

Commenters also suggest that the phoenix on the Bitcoin tower symbolizes its cyclical prosperity and decline, and the ouroboros on the dollar tower cites the cyclical rise and fall of financial empires shaped by banks and governments.

In contrast, he noted that XRP’s tower lacks a Greek symbol and has a larger, more robust flag. According to him, this indicates a shift from the traditional banking model to something stronger and more stable.

Interestingly, the Solana version of the image replaces XRP with Solana as the tallest tower and moves XRP to a position associated with the USD, symbolizing a corporate-controlled system. Solana said “it’s time to flip the switch,” citing comments within the XRP community. These changes were not endorsed by community figures.

! Solana’s Version

Solana quotes the “XRP to 589” symbol

The recent castle image comes after an initial tribute to another XRP community symbol. It is worth noting that the first reference appeared when the official Solana account released a simple “589”.

In the XRP community, this number carries a rich history associated with Bearableguy, who gained popularity in 2018. He has built a large following by sharing mysterious illustrations and riddles on social media and online forums. Many of his posts point to the idea that XRP could one day reach the $589 price.

Interestingly, his puzzles often contain sensory and informed details, leading some community members to suggest that Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, may actually run the account. They argue that these prompts align too closely with XRPL’s update and development timelines and cannot be random.

Meanwhile, the idea of “589” took on a life of its own after a fake Simpsons screenshot began circulating online. The image shows Bart writing on the blackboard that “XRP will reach $589+ by the end of the year.” Despite the report confirming that the screenshot was fictional, the meme went viral, helping to transform “589” into a persistent joke and symbol within the XRP community.

As a result, Solana’s tribute elicited reactions from several XRP community figures. For example, XRPL dUNL validator Vet replied to the post, humorously describing the comment as “cultural appropriation,” suggesting that Solana borrowed symbols belonging to the XRP community.

Notably, Solana’s post comes after the upcoming Solana Breakpoint conference, scheduled for December 11-13 in Abu Dhabi. Since the XRP community is considered one of the most active in the crypto space, these tips may simply represent Solana accounts trying to capitalize on the hype brought about by XRP quotes.