Does Ripple Pay Influencers to Defend XRP? Ripple CEO Responds

Crypto commentator Xaif (@Xaif_Crypto) recently posted an interview clip on X featuring Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responding to allegations that XRP supporters are paid to promote the token. The exchange drew attention as Garlinghouse quickly debunked this false claim, questioning the XRP community’s strong online presence and enthusiasm. Ripple’s Role in XRP Promotion During the interview, one of the hosts questioned the motivation behind XRP’s vocal presence online. He asked whether Ripple was compensating supporters who consistently praised the digital asset. “You’ve got… XRP’s amazing all the time. What’s going on? Are you paying them to shill?” the host asked. His co-host called the question “a little rude,” and Garlinghouse addressed his claims about the community. The CEO stated plainly that Ripple does not pay XRP supporters for promotion. The interviewer continued, asking if such support could be part of a marketing strategy. Garlinghouse rejected the idea and explained that XRP advocates are acting independently Brad lashes out at a maxi who claimed XRP fans are paid by Ripple to hype it up and say it’s “amazing” and “going to the moon” all the time. How ironic, ”They think we’re getting paid to talk about $XRP , but this is the true decentralized power of ‘We.’ We love XRP. We know… pic.twitter.com/5PoxDIWoHV — 𝕏aif | (@Xaif_Crypto) April 14, 2025 The Goal of Community-Led Advocacy “I think most of what they’re doing is correcting the record,” Garlinghouse said. He added that many community members step in when inaccurate claims about the XRP Ledger (XRPL) are made. Garlinghouse pointed to earlier comments made by the interviewer calling XRP centralized, and such often-repeated untrue statements compel those familiar with the technology to respond We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 The centralization has been a major sticking point for the XRP army for years, even drawing a response from David Schwartz , Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Xaif added to the discourse, pointing out that the community’s enthusiasm and support show the true decentralized power of the asset and the community. XRP’s Passionate Community The XRP community has maintained a strong online presence over the years, often challenging critics and defending the project against negative narratives. This has led to repeated claims that such commitment must be incentivized, a notion Garlinghouse has now publicly denied. XRP has a passionate community and has been commended by top figures in the crypto space, including Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz, who praised the community’s resilience while stating that he was wrong to be initially skeptical about the digital asset. While critics often view persistent enthusiasm with suspicion, supporters argue their loyalty is based on research, understanding, and long-term belief in the token’s value and utility. In his post, Xaif wrote, “We love XRP. We know what we hold.” His comments reflect a broader sentiment among long-time XRP holders who believe their support comes from conviction and see a bright future for the digital asset because of its advantages over other assets and traditional financial systems. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Does Ripple Pay Influencers to Defend XRP? Ripple CEO Responds appeared first on Times Tabloid .

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