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The XRP community has always been very active and protected its ecosystem. That became clear again after a recent controversy surrounding a self-proclaimed “holder with the highest IQ in the world” and a crypto token launch claiming to support XRP.
What started as bold claims and eye-catching messages quickly turned into skepticism, resistance and public warnings from long-time XRP supporters. At the center of the issue was YoungHoon Kim, who claimed to have an IQ of 276 and used that claim in promoting a new crypto token tied to the XRP Ledger.
The claim that raised red flags
The controversy escalated after Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz publicly questioned Kim’s credentials. Schwartz stated that the so-called certifications came from organizations that appeared to be founded by Kim herself and designed to sound like legitimate record companies.
Schwartz also made it clear that an IQ score of 276 is not scientifically possible. Shortly after this exchange, Schwartz was blocked by Kim, an action that immediately attracted attention in the XRP community.
For many XRP holders, the blocking of one of the most respected tech leaders in the ecosystem raised serious concerns.
Token promotion using the XRP name
Around the same time, Kim announced the launch of a token, claiming it was created to support XRP and provide real utility to the XRP Ledger. He described a two-chain structure where one token would focus on growing the community on Solana, while another XRPL-linked token would supposedly power DAO-related activities.
His posts repeatedly used phrases such as “XRP support” and “real utility on the XRP Ledger,” which many community members felt was misleading. Critics argued that XRP itself does not need unofficial tokens promoted under dubious claims to prove its value.
As scrutiny increased, many XRP proponents began warning others to stay safe. Some community members openly accused Kim of using the XRP brand and its loyal following to build hype around a personal token project.
Apologies and unblocking
After days of mounting criticism, Kim later posted a public apology. He confirmed that he had unblocked David Schwartz and apologized to both Schwartz and the XRP community.
In his statement, he admitted his mistakes, made no apologies and said he would be more careful and respectful in the future.
While some community members welcomed the apology, others remained skeptical, noting that the damage to trust in crypto often happens quickly and is difficult to undo.
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