Prominent software engineer Vincent Van Code recently commented on RLUSD, differentiating between stablecoins and XRP. In response to criticism suggesting RLUSD would collapse alongside the U.S. dollar in a hyperinflation scenario, Van Code dismissed the claim as misguided.
My take on RLUSD. and the potential future of XRP. Again. Nothing new to add, just rehashing some key points, particularly around adoption which might be handy. https://t.co/Mqt7w4Ovxj
— Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) May 8, 2025
His comment followed a debate triggered by a video claiming that XRP would rise dramatically when the financial system collapses and the dollar hyperinflates.
Dark Horse, a crypto researcher, questioned the logic, arguing that if RLUSD, an integral part of the ecosystem, is pegged to the dollar and backed by dollar-based assets, it cannot be immune to a failing fiat system.
Van Code replied that while there may be “quirks” in how some people present their ideas, the broader ecosystem surrounding XRP, including RLUSD, indicates deeper strategic developments underway. He stated that RLUSD is “merely a digital, tokenized version of a dollar,” and suggested that critics who misunderstand this are either confused or deliberately provocative.
XRP’s Role in the Evolving Financial Infrastructure
Van Code positioned XRP as more than a speculative asset. He sees it as a utility-driven token to support cross-border settlements and liquidity provisioning. He likened the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to functional software tools that require skilled use to have an impact, emphasizing that real-world utility is what sets XRP apart in 2025.
He contrasted this with the quiet disappearance of retail-driven tokens and layer 2 projects, stating that genuine utility tokens like XRP and HBAR continue to develop enterprise-level infrastructure, deals, and acquisitions.
According to Van Code, most high-volume trades now occur in OTC or dark pool environments, not through traditional retail channels. Yet he acknowledged that retail liquidity remains necessary for the asset to work as intended.
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Price Predictions: There Is No If XRP Goes to $1000
Van Code suggested that if Ripple can capture a significant share of global trades, XRP could reach $1,000 to sufficiently serve this market. Dark Horse called Van Code a maximalist for this prediction and claimed that large-scale adoption by institutions like the DTCC would not impact the asset’s price until escrow is depleted.
Van Code clarified his $1,000 XRP prediction was hypothetical. He used it to highlight that a high token price is crucial for global liquidity provisioning. He emphasized that without a widely adopted, freely traded asset, Ripple’s payment corridors could face liquidity shortages.
He also explained that Ripple’s escrow holdings help balance supply as demand grows. He noted that the DTCC is just one of many use cases and that constant liquidity replenishment may drive value higher. While hopeful for high valuations, he dismissed social media influence, stating XRP’s utility will ultimately define its role in finance.
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