Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has surprisingly thrown his support behind XRP, praising its community and leadership in a recent post on X. This endorsement is especially noteworthy considering the past tensions between Hoskinson and the XRP community.
In the post, Hoskinson highlighted XRP's strong community, which he described as “genuine” and fully engaged in supporting the project's long-term vision. He also praised XRP's leadership, which stands in contrast to the founders of some other projects.
Without naming names, Hoskinson pointed out that XRP's founders are not known to be involved in any fraudulent activities, a clear dig at Richard Schuele (aka Richard Heart), the creator of Hex, who faces several legal challenges, including fraud allegations. Schuele was notably placed on Interpol's red notice after being accused of misappropriating funds. This marks a stark difference between the founders of XRP and those linked to projects facing serious allegations.
"The founders of XRP are also known to be fully engaged in the project and focused on building something useful and sustainable. This is a key factor for XRP's long-term success."
Hoskinson's comments about XRP's leadership are also surprising given the past tensions between Hoskinson and the XRP community. In 2020, the Ethereum founder was accused by the XRP community of playing a role in encouraging the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple. Hoskinson denied the claims, but the incident soured relations between the two parties.
However, in a recent live stream apology, Hoskinson made efforts to reconcile with XRP supporters. He apologized for any past misunderstandings and expressed a desire to move forward and collaborate with the Ripple community. This new phase in Hoskinson's stance includes talks with Ripple executives like Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz, exploring potential partnerships that could strengthen the blockchain ecosystem as a whole.
Hoskinson's newfound respect for XRP's leadership and the Ripple team signals potential collaboration between Cardano and XRP in the future. The acknowledgment of XRP's solid foundation, paired with the growing utility of its technology in the financial space, offers new opportunities for cross-project partnerships.
With Hoskinson's endorsement, the relationship between the Cardano and XRP communities could shift in a positive direction, paving the way for greater cooperation and innovation in the blockchain industry. Stay tuned for further updates as this unexpected endorsement could mark the beginning of a new chapter for both Cardano and XRP.
