Solana Manager Challenges Ripple to a Live On-Chain Data Debate

Solana Foundation manager Vibhu has openly challenged Ripple leaders and XRP supporters to a verifiable on-chain data live debate.  

This comes as Vibhu questioned the performance of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized blockchain network, compared to faster-growing networks like Solana.

Solana Manager Calls for Facts-Only Discussion

In a recent X post, Vibhu invited Ripple executives and members of the XRP community to join a live facts-only debate. 

The Solana Foundation manager said his goal was not to discredit Ripple. However, he wants to address what he sees as a refusal to accept clear performance data within the XRP network.

Vibhu said that while he supports Ripple’s vision and wants the company to succeed, there is a need for honest discussions backed by on-chain data. 

Data Shows XRP Ledger’s Growth Has Stalled

Vibhu supported his claims with data from XRPScan. It showed that the XRP Ledger’s daily active accounts have remained around 25,000 for the past three years. In contrast, Solana has grown, currently averaging over 2.5 million daily active accounts. 

Vibhu also noted that the XRPL processes about 1-1.5 million daily transactions. This number has only shown small increases over time. In comparison, Solana processes about 100 million transactions each day. This shows much higher activity and use in real-world cases. 

The comparison comes as Ripple-backed company Evernorth was listed on Nasdaq, showing Ripple’s push to grow XRP’s presence among institutions. Beyond account activity, Vibhu noted major differences in network payment volumes. 

XRP’s monthly transfer volume is estimated between $50 and $60 billion. Meanwhile, Solana’s stablecoin transfer volume alone reached nearly $2 trillion in October, according to data from Blockworks. 

Despite this, Vibhu acknowledged that Ripple is working to boost its on-chain activity. The company recently unveiled a decentralized finance (DeFi) roadmap aimed at expanding tokenization and stablecoin adoption within the XRPL. These efforts are intended to encourage future growth and bring more use cases onto the network.

Solana Manager Addresses Claims of Inflated Data

Vibhu dismissed claims that Solana’s on-chain data is inflated by bots, saying the figures already exclude wash transactions. He added that both Solana and XRP Ledger have low fees, so cost is not the reason for XRP’s lower activity. 

Vibhu described XRP’s growth as modest despite its long time in the market. However, he added that XRP could still achieve strong future success if its community and developers focus on driving real-world adoption. 

Vibhu’s invitation got quick responses from the XRP community. Former Ripple executive Matt Hamilton accepted the challenge and said he was ready to join the discussion. Another community member, King Solomon, offered to host the live debate to ensure a fair and transparent exchange. 

Vibhu encouraged Ripple representatives to bring their own verifiable data so that the audience could evaluate which side presents the stronger case.