Solana’s recent post featuring only the number “589” has caught the eyes of individuals across the crypto space. The post did not explain, yet the meaning behind the number is widely recognized in XRP circles.
Due to this, many observers viewed the update as a deliberate and pointed move. The simplicity of the message made it more noticeable, especially given the recent conversations involving both networks.
589
— Solana (@solana) December 8, 2025
Why “589” Matters
The number 589 has a long-standing association with a viral XRP meme. It’s from a fabricated image designed to look like a scene from The Simpsons, predicting that XRP would reach $589 by year-end.
The scene never existed in the show, but the meme spread widely and became a symbol for extreme bullish expectations within parts of the XRP community. It later inspired a meme coin named XRP589, but it has never been considered a real forecast.
By posting the number without comment, Solana linked itself to this cultural reference. Many readers interpreted it as a subtle comment toward XRP holders, particularly given the competitive environment surrounding recent industry developments.
Tension Between Ecosystems
The post also follows an exchange in early November. In response to a Ripple update, Crypto community member Jackson Knox declared that Ripple and XRP operate at a far higher level than Solana and Western Union. His message came shortly after Western Union selected Solana for a new initiative rather than choosing XRP. The remark gained attention quickly, leading Solana’s official account to respond that the projects are “not on the same level.”
Solana backed that statement by referencing strong institutional support from global financial leaders. Franklin Templeton’s Head of Digital Asset Strategy, Sandy Kaul, recently described Solana as a modern, unified digital infrastructure offering investors uninterrupted access to new asset classes.
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Jenny Johnson, the firm’s CEO, also referred to Solana as one of the first chains built with institutional needs in mind. Solana has used these endorsements to reinforce its positioning in the tokenization space.
Community Reactions to the New Post
After Solana published “589,” reactions were immediate. X Finance Bull suggested that a collaboration between Solana and XRP could still happen and claimed it may become one of the major developments in the coming months. Another user, John Squire, commented on the timing of the post and implied that Solana released the message with intention.
Although Solana’s post was brief, the recent exchanges between both communities and the symbolic meaning of the number make it appear as a subtle jab at XRP, especially given the ongoing rivalry and discussion between the two ecosystems.
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