Pundit Says Changing My XRP to XLM Is Not a Mistake. Here’s why

A debate over the future roles of XRP and XLM in financial infrastructure has intensified after crypto enthusiast hypebeast.eth defended his decision to convert his XRP holdings into XLM. He argues that publicly available patent documents support his position.

In an X post, hypebeast.eth stated that changing his XRP holdings to XLM “is not a mistake,” pointing to two patent applications filed by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), identified as US20250078162A1 and US20250078065A1. According to the commentator, the documents indicate support for XLM, XRP, both networks, or other compatible distributed ledger technologies such as the Canton Network.

The post emphasized that references to the XRP Ledger and XRP within the patents should not automatically be interpreted as confirmation that the technology will ultimately be used.

Hypebeast.eth argued that while mentions of XRPL and XRP are significant, they do not guarantee implementation. He encouraged readers to verify the documents themselves and stressed that his conclusions are based on information contained within the patent filings.

Changing my $XRP to $XLM is not a mistake

DTCC patents (US20250078162A1 & US20250078065A1) support only XLM or only XRP , both or any compatible DLT like Canton Network $CC .

XRPL/XRP mention is meaningful,but doesn’t mean they must use it. Fact check it yourself. Documented📝

— hypebeast.eth (@hypebeasteth) May 31, 2026

Critics Challenge the Interpretation

The post attracted criticism from several members of the XRP community who disagreed with the conclusion that the patents strengthen the case for favoring XLM over XRP.

One respondent, Jaymerc, argued that the move away from XRP disregards years of development and institutional relationships associated with the broader XRP ecosystem. In his response, he highlighted factors such as Ripple’s business operations, banking partnerships, stablecoin initiatives, and treasury-related activities as reasons why XRP remains well-positioned for future adoption.

Jaymerc also pointed out the historical connection between XLM and XRP, noting that Stellar originated from technology related to XRP’s early development. He suggested that the two ecosystems may ultimately serve different functions rather than compete directly. According to his view, XLM could focus on retail-oriented use cases while XRP handles other segments of the financial market.

The commenter concluded by warning that abandoning XRP in favor of XLM could prove to be a costly decision in the long term.

Debate Over Patent Significance Continues

Another prominent response came from crypto commentator THE XRP ARCHITECT, known on X as TheCyberBull. The commentator dismissed the original argument, stating that the existence of the patents supports the likelihood of usage rather than undermining it.

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THE XRP ARCHITECT further argued that both XRP and XLM could be utilized within different transaction categories. According to the response, XLM may be suitable for smaller-value transfers while XRP could serve larger-value financial movements.

Hypebeast.eth replied to the criticism by maintaining his position. He acknowledged the negative reactions he has received from members of the XRP community in recent days and said he has become accustomed to the criticism. Despite the pushback, he reiterated that he is relying on what he considers documented facts contained within the patent filings.

The exchange highlights the ongoing debate within the digital asset community regarding how emerging financial infrastructure could incorporate blockchain networks. While participants continue to interpret the DTCC patent applications differently, the discussion underscores the attention that investors are paying to institutional documents as they assess the potential future roles of XRP, XLM, and other distributed ledger technologies.