The XRP community is in an uproar as a new wave of riddles, memes, and iconic posts flood social media.
Zack Rector, a prominent figure in the community, captured the mood on Tuesday when he posted, “The XRP riddle is going viral.”
The comments come as the discussion surrounding Solana’s now infamous “589” post continues to stir up bullish commentary on XRP. Meanwhile, MoonPay, a prominent payment processor, has also joined the trend.
How Viral Moments Started
This latest frenzy dates back to Dec. 8, when Solana’s official account posted a single number: “589.” This message immediately caught the attention of the XRP community.
The post garnered more than 4.3 million views within 48 hours, making it Solana’s most-viewed message in history.
Community celebrity Poumpius called Solana a “believer,” and researcher Nietzbachs urged Solana to “post a Christmas Eve riddle next.”
For nearly a decade, the number 589 has been legendary within the XRP community. Some call this the $589 price prediction, while others give it a different symbolism. Interestingly, even Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has maintained his X follower count at 589 for a long time, adding to its mystique.
Ripple CEO X’s profile (followed by 589 people)
Solana’s “589” posts continue to add fuel to the fire
X user Kelt Sean humorously suggested that Solana’s playful trolling of Ripple could unintentionally create FOMO in XRP, causing a significant price spike. Others chimed in with similar jokes, pointing out that everything seemed to be referring to “589.”
Some suggested the possibility of a “supercycle.” However, not everyone found the humor appealing. Nunya, a member of the XRP community, criticized those who take the mystery seriously.
“Imagine a serious adult investor actually being interested in riddles, cartoon bears, and castles.” I wrote something new.
Community reaction
Solana moves forward: “Turn it on.”
A day after posting “589,” Solana escalated the moment by sharing a reworked version of Bearableguy123’s famous castle illustration.
The original artwork from 2018 depicts three towers representing Bitcoin, USD, and XRP, with the XRP tower towering above the others.
Solana has changed its image and positioned itself in a dominant position, moving XRP into a role tied to USD. The image is captioned, “It’s time to flip the switch,” which is also an iconic quote in the XRP community.
Time to switch on pic.twitter.com/OfZgGg226l
— Solana (@solana) December 9, 2025
The post sparked new reactions and had 1.9 million views at press time. Many saw this as an act of vandalism, while others believed Solana was hinting at deeper ecosystem changes with XRP.
For example, Alex Cobb speculated that Ripple stablecoin (RLUSD) could soon be launched on Solana. Another commentator, X Finance Bull, said Solana and Ripple’s partnership would be one of the “biggest” cross-chain developments to date.
MoonPay joins the trend and just bought 589 XRP
In a separate post, MoonPay posted an image showing an Apple Pay transaction of 589 XRP. The community recognized this number instantly, largely ignoring the Apple Pay perspective.
Some interpreted this as a nod to the meme, while others wondered if it hinted at an upcoming integration similar to Solana’s actions.
After all, the new wave of XRP-themed mysteries suggests that companies and platforms are intentionally engaging with the XRP community, one of the most active and responsive communities in the crypto world.
🧐🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/fnBlSvmGIL
— MoonPay 🟣 (@moonpay) December 10, 2025
Why 589 still matters
More than just a meme, 589 has become part of XRP’s cultural identity. The number resurfaced in a 2018 artwork by Bearableguy123 and has since become a symbol of hope, long-term confidence, and community unity.
Financial commentator Linda Jones has previously pointed out that the international monetary code standard, ISO 4217, is not currently assigned the number 589. This has fueled discussions about whether XRP or RLUSD will one day occupy that slot.
In summary, the XRP meme continues to spread as the XRP Army proves once again why it remains one of the most influential communities in crypto.
