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- Ripple CEO posts a Banksy-inspired artwork, igniting a mix of excitement and skepticism within the XRP community
- The artwork symbolizes resilience and optimism, reflecting the XRP community’s hopes as the legal fight continues
- Critics argue the post is irresponsible amid Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC, impacting investor sentiment
Earlier today, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sparked excitement within the XRP community by posting a framed artwork on social media. The piece, an adaptation of Banksy’s iconic “Laugh Now But One Day We’ll Be In Charge,” features a stencil-style depiction of a downcast chimpanzee wearing a sandwich board that reads, “Laugh now, but one day XRP will power the World.”
For whatever reasons, I’ve been hanging on to this one for a while…Prob my all time favorite from the XRP community. It’s been hanging on a wall in my house… but with all this momentum in the market, I wanted to share it!! pic.twitter.com/L7c861JEJZ— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) May 24, 2024
The artwork, a homage to Banksy’s original piece that first appeared in a 2000 East London “guerilla exhibition,” drew mixed reaction from the XRP community. Some members, including Vet, an operator on the XRP Ledger dUNL, suggested Garlinghouse mint the artwork on the XRP Ledger. Monkeys, a recurring motif in Banksy’s work, symbolize guerilla graffiti artists and may metaphorically represent the XRP community’s fight against the SEC.
However, not all reactions were bullish. Some community members expressed skepticism, pointing to XRP’s significant price drop of 84% from its all-time high. Critics argued that Garlinghouse was short-sighted to post such a statement given Ripple’s ongoing legal battle with the SEC. The case has placed significant pressure on Ripple and its executives, impacting investor sentiment.
Despite the divided opinions, the artwork has undeniably stirred interest and conversation within the XRP community. It highlights the enduring influence of Banksy’s art and its ability to resonate with contemporary issues and movements. For Garlinghouse and Ripple, the piece serves as a symbol of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.
As the legal battle with the SEC continues, the XRP community remains hopeful that Ripple will emerge stronger, much like the defiant chimpanzee in Banksy’s artwork. Whether or not XRP will “power the world” remains to be seen, but the community’s unwavering support is evident.
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