XRP has launched an official account on X, establishing a dedicated communication channel for the digital asset for the first time. The profile, live under the handle @XRP, debuted on October 19 with a short inaugural post: "hello, world. It's about time."

According to figures cited in reports covering the account's first day, the profile attracted approximately 21,700 followers and was following 42 accounts — a rapid response that reflects the size of the community waiting for a standalone XRP channel. The account is operated jointly by Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation, according to details on the profile.

XRP Finally Gets a Dedicated Official X Account

The new account went live on October 19 with a brief first message:

hello, world.

It's about time.

— XRP (@XRP) October 19, 2026

The inaugural post is available on X.

According to the profile, XRP is a decentralized, payments-focused blockchain with a native token. It also notes that the account is shared by Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation. That structure provides a direct connection with two of the most prominent organizations in the XRP ecosystem while keeping the focus on XRP itself rather than on any single organization.

The launch drew immediate interest from the Ripple community and even excited Ripple executives. Shortly after the account appeared, Ripple CFO Brad Garlinghouse spoke out on social media, hinting that the account had been expected for quite a while.

21,700 Followers Arrive on Day One

During its first day online, the account attracted roughly 21,700 followers and followed 42 accounts, according to data referenced in reports. The volume of responses demonstrates the size of the community that had been waiting for a dedicated XRP channel on the platform.

Previously, updates around XRP came from Ripple, the developers of the XRP Ledger, community voices, and XRP ecosystem organizations. With a standalone presence, communication via the official @XRP account will be easier to distinguish and track. For readers, that means announcements can now be checked against a single asset-level handle rather than pieced together from company, developer, and community accounts.

Ripple and XRPL Foundation Share Management

Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation will run the account together, according to the profile. The distinction matters: Ripple builds products and services developed with XRP and XRPL technology, while XRP is the native asset of the blockchain, meaning the account represents the asset itself rather than a single company.

The account also carries a disclaimer informing users that it does not provide investment advice. A detailed publishing plan has not been announced, and it remains unknown whether the account will feature XRP Ledger updates, ecosystem projects, payments development, community activity, or other XRP-related announcements.

XRP Joins Major Crypto Assets With Dedicated Social Channels

The launch brings XRP in line with other leading digital currencies that have maintained distinct social media presences for some time. Bitcoin has operated such channels for more than a decade, while Ethereum and Dogecoin have also built accounts followed by large crypto communities. The pattern reflects how major crypto assets maintain a public voice distinct from the companies and foundations that build around them.

For XRP, the new account adds a layer of identity for the blockchain asset at a time when communication across crypto ecosystems is gaining importance. The immediate count indicates the account could quickly become a key hub for updates related to XRP and the XRP Ledger, particularly if major ecosystem announcements are made through it. How Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation choose to use @XRP going forward — and whether major ecosystem news is routed through the handle — will define the role it plays for the community.