Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz revealed a 'Doomsday' protocol for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to resist authoritarian takeovers. The plan includes making validator nodes anonymous and routing them through networks like Tor and I2P to avoid detection. In case of physical raids or arrests, the system would automatically replace compromised nodes with reserves, maintaining network consensus via a two-layer structure. This approach aims to ensure XRPL's survival and adaptability even under extreme pressure from state actors.
The XRP Ledger, a blockchain network used by Ripple, has shown increased stability as its private hub node operated by David Schwartz recorded 501 active peers on September 17, 2026. This number is close to the recent two-week peak of 509 connections...
XRP has rebounded to the $1.32 support level after a volatile period, with its two-week RSI hitting a 13-year low indicating an oversold condition. Technical analysis highlights a potential inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, with a key resistance ne...
XRP is experiencing a significant reduction in leverage on Binance, with open interest dropping nearly one-third in under a month, despite only an 11% price decline. This deleveraging coincides with heavy selling pressure on both spot and futures mar...
Large XRP wallet inflows to Binance surged to about 1.6 billion XRP in the past 30 days, the highest since March 2026, increasing the available supply and potential volatility. Binance's XRP reserves also rose to a 69-day high near 2.623 billion XRP,...
XRP Ledger's daily payment volume surged to about 1.16 billion XRP, more than doubling its 30-day average, signaling increased transaction activity as XRP tries to recover from recent price drops. Successful transactions and active accounts also rose...
