The debate surrounding XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has often been clouded by misinformation, half-truths, and confusion about Ripple’s 0 Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, recently stepped in to clear the air — setting the record straight on some of the most persistent myths about 1 explanations, shared widely through community discussions and highlighted in a post by XRP Cro, shed new light on what the XRPL really is and how it 2 Origin of XRP: Born, Not Mined One of the most common misconceptions about XRP is that it was “issued” by 3 clarified that this is 4 XRP in existence was created at the inception of the XRP Ledger in 2012, not mined or minted over time like Bitcoin or Ethereum. $XRP Myths Debunked by David Schwartz: • XRP ledger is fast, energy-efficient and scalable • Ripple doesn’t control XRP Ledger • XRPL is public & decentralized Know the 5 — XRP_Cro AI / Gaming / DePIN (@stedas) October 20, 2025 Unlike traditional blockchains that rely on competitive mining to release new coins, the XRPL was designed with a fixed supply of 100 billion XRP from day 6 design choice ensures scarcity while avoiding the energy-intensive process of proof-of-work mining.
XRP’s distribution, therefore, doesn’t depend on new issuance. Instead, tokens circulate among holders through transfers and utility-driven transactions, with no single entity having the power to create more . Ripple’s Role: Participation, Not Control Another major myth is that Ripple controls the XRP 7 emphasized that Ripple, while being a significant contributor to the XRPL ecosystem, does not own or control the 8 XRPL runs on a decentralized network of validators operated by individuals, institutions, and developers 9 does hold a portion of XRP and actively builds payment and liquidity solutions using the token, but it cannot alter transactions, freeze funds, or dictate changes to the 10 network’s consensus mechanism ensures that every validator, including those not affiliated with Ripple, must agree on transaction validity — a safeguard that maintains decentralization and 11 are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Public, Open, and Accessible to All Schwartz also reaffirmed that the XRP Ledger is fully public and 12 can download the code, run a node, or become a validator without needing approval from Ripple or any other 13 transparency aligns with the founding principles of blockchain technology, ensuring that XRPL remains accessible to developers and institutions across the 14 XRPL’s consensus protocol further guarantees openness — transactions are verified collectively, not through a centralized 15 structure makes the network resistant to censorship and highly resilient to single points of 16 and Scalability: The Technology Advantage XRP’s infrastructure was purpose-built for fast and low-cost 17 on the XRPL settle in 3–5 seconds, with negligible fees and minimal energy 18 efficiency makes it an appealing option for financial institutions looking to move value as seamlessly as the internet moves 19 proof-of-work networks that consume massive amounts of electricity, the XRPL’s consensus system is lightweight and sustainable — making it one of the most energy-efficient blockchain technologies in operation 20 Over FUD As Schwartz’s clarifications make clear, XRP is far from the centralized or energy-intensive system its critics claim it to be .
It’s a decentralized, public, and highly efficient ledger designed for real-world payments and institutional 21 the fast-moving world of crypto, separating fact from fiction is 22 to voices like David Schwartz and community advocates like XRP Cro, more investors are beginning to understand what truly sets the XRP Ledger apart — not myths, but measurable technology and open 23 : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial 24 views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s 25 are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment 26 action taken by the reader is strictly at their own 27 Tabloid is not responsible for any financial 28 us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News
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