David Schwartz, Ripple's former CTO, clarified that XRP is not used to secure consensus on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Unlike proof of stake systems, XRP does not influence consensus because using it would centralize control with Ripple. Instead, XRPL relies on validators chosen by network participants, promoting decentralization without financial incentives. Schwartz argues that artificial rewards harm network reliability and that natural incentives are best for blockchain consensus.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has exceeded 8 million activated accounts, marking significant growth driven by institutional interest and AI integration. Originally built for fast cross-border payments, XRPL now supports tokenization of real-world assets, dec...
The XRP Ledger has surpassed 8 million activated accounts, marking steady growth since March 2026. However, daily active addresses have declined to a 2026 low of 25,350, indicating less frequent user engagement despite overall adoption. XRP's price f...
XRP surged about 4% to $1.11 following a broader crypto market rebound triggered by softer U.S. inflation data. Technical signals suggest a bullish inverse head and shoulders pattern, with potential for a 20% price increase if XRP breaks the $1.12–$1...
XRP whale activity has increased alongside a notable drop in Binance's XRP reserves, falling from 2.80 billion to 2.61 billion tokens. Withdrawal transactions on major exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and Bybit have surpassed deposits, indicating la...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottom pattern in Bitcoin's price, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. However, he cautions that the pattern is unconventional and not yet confirmed. Meanwhile,...
