XRP Launches Official X Account for the First Time in 14 Years, Jointly Managed by Ripple and XRPL Foundation

XRP Launches Official X Account for the First Time in 14 Years with a Commemorative First Post

After approximately 14 years since the birth of the cryptocurrency XRP and its underlying technology, the XRP Ledger (XRPL), the first official X account "@XRP" and official website have been officially launched.

hello, world. It's about time. https://t.co/L6bVkZXxIK

--- XRP (@XRP) October 19, 2026

Japanese Translation:
Hello, world.
It's about time.

This long-awaited move within the industry has garnered significant attention from the market and community as a major milestone in the XRP ecosystem. The official X account "@XRP," which launched on Monday, October 19, 2026, posted a 10-second logo video along with the message "hello, world. It's about time." Within just about two hours of the account's launch, the follower count exceeded 30,000, highlighting the high expectations for this dedicated information channel.

In response to this launch, Ripple CEO Bradley Garlinghouse expressed his welcome, stating, "This is something we've been looking forward to." Additionally, the company's president Monica Long and honorary CTO David Schwartz, along with the XRP Ledger Foundation (XRPLF), which will jointly manage the account, also posted congratulatory messages, celebrating it as the "dawn of a new era" in online presence.

The subsequent concept video depicted real-time payments operating 24/7 and the spread of cryptocurrencies, emphasizing a focus on practicality and educational value rather than speculation.

Joint Management System by Ripple and XRPLF and Its Significance

The newly launched social media account and website (xrp.org) will be jointly operated and managed by Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation.

Until now, primary information regarding XRP has often been disseminated through Ripple's corporate communications accounts, leading to a blurred line between the company and the token itself. However, the establishment of this dedicated channel brings about clear benefits and significance, such as:

Separation of Corporate and Token Identity:
Independent from Ripple's public relations activities focused on payment infrastructure and custody services for institutional investors, a unique platform for XRP's public relations and education has been established.
Aggregation of Accurate Information and Fraud Prevention:
By centralizing official communication routes, it helps protect investors and users from fake accounts and malicious reward scam campaigns.
Information Sharing with the Community:
Functions as a unified point of contact to deliver the latest trends in the ecosystem, roadmaps, and educational content.

Transparency in Protocol Governance and Network Management

The start of joint management of the official account does not mean that Ripple or XRPLF can unilaterally change the specifications or transaction rules of the XRP Ledger. This announcement has once again highlighted the differences between "Ripple," "XRP," and "XRP Ledger," as well as the mechanism of decentralized governance.

The XRP Ledger is an open-source decentralized blockchain maintained by a consensus system of independent validators. To activate protocol amendments, support from over 80% of trusted validators is required for two consecutive weeks. Therefore, the governance authority of the social media account and the blockchain itself is completely separated, ensuring the independence and security of the network.

Future Prospects and an Active Ecosystem

Currently, the XRP Ledger has over 14 years of operational history and has processed transactions exceeding $1 trillion (approximately 158 trillion yen) without interruption. With processing speeds of 3 to 5 seconds and extremely low fees, use cases for institutional investors are rapidly expanding, including international remittances, stablecoin issuance, and tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).

Discussions on upgrades, including proposals related to lending functions, are also underway, and development activities are more active than ever. The newly established official account will not serve as a platform for announcements that directly impact token prices but will act as an educational channel for responsible use and technological dissemination, supporting the future expansion of the ecosystem.

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