In the crypto world, Chainlink and XRP are often discussed side-by-side, but not because they are in direct competition. The two projects simply serve very different purposes.
XRP’s technology is widely used for cross-border payments, especially by banks and payment providers. Chainlink, on the other hand, is less visible to the general public but plays an important role in connecting blockchains with real-world data.
A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) sparked a discussion between the two communities.
One expert opened up about Chainlink, saying they had “I’ve never seen it work in real life” or met anyone building with it. He argued that developers on the ground know what works better than influencers promoting projects.
However, another analyst replied, stressing that the two projects serve completely different purposes. XRP, through RippleNet, focuses on fast, low-cost global payments. Chainlink ensures authenticity and data accuracy for blockchains.
They also pointed out that the LINK token is mainly for payments, is not native to Chainlink, and runs on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token. “You can’t compare chain and XRPL, it’s like comparing MS Word with PHOTSHOP,” (sic) Vincent Van Code wrote.
No direct comparison – LINK powers smart contract data feeds ($22.16/token), while XRP ($3.27) enables 3-second international transfers for banks. Different technologies for different needs.
Like comparing “MS Word to Photoshop” – LINK is middleware for blockchain data, while XRP is a payment rail with native anti-frontrunning liquidity features.
No – They’re complementary: XRP could use Chainlink oracles for payment verification, while LINK relies on networks like XRPL for cross-chain data transfers.
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