Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed concerns that the introduction of the RLUSD stablecoin might undermine the future of XRP. Garlinghouse clarified that RLUSD and XRP are distinct, complementary assets within the Ripple ecosystem rather than competitors. Echoing sentiments expressed by a well-known commentator in the XRP Ledger community, known as Vet, Garlinghouse highlighted the differing roles these assets play. XRP is integral to the core functioning of the XRP Ledger as a native asset, required for all accounts as reserves and for transaction fees. Meanwhile, RLUSD is a dollar-pegged stablecoin, tailored for transactions demanding greater price stability.