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David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, has intervened in the ongoing debate concerning XRP’s price. In a clear effort to dispel rumors, Schwartz emphasizes that a low XRP price does not necessarily benefit Ripple. He argues that a higher price might be more practical for facilitating payments.

More concerning than that David, I believe, is that some XRP holders are now saying that you never meant to say that XRP needs to achieve a high price for its use-case to be efficient. Any thoughts on that would be very appreciated

— XRPortugal   (@xrportugal) March 30, 2024

Debunking the Myth

The misconception that a low XRP price benefits Ripple for payments stems from a misunderstanding of XRP’s role in the XRP Ledger. XRP is a facilitator for transactions, similar to how tolls are used on highways. The toll cost (transaction fee) remains constant, irrespective of the overall price of XRP.  Here’s a breakdown:

• XRP facilitates transactions: Think of it like using a toll road. XRP is used to pay a small fee to process a transaction on the XRP Ledger.
• Price irrelevant for fees: The transaction fee itself is a fraction of a cent, regardless of whether XRP is priced at a dollar or ten cents. The price of XRP doesn’t impact the cost of sending or receiving payments.

Recent Discussions on XRP

Recent discussions have highlighted XRP’s underperformance compared to other cryptocurrencies. Several factors beyond Ripple’s control might impact the price. Here’s a look at two factors:

• Market uncertainty: The ongoing legal battle between the SEC and Ethereum has created uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market as a whole. This could be affecting investor sentiment towards XRP.
• Potential advantage: The SEC’s attempt to classify Ethereum as a security has led some to speculate that XRP, which has already received regulatory clarity from the SEC, could potentially gain ground.

Ripple CTO Responds to Price Suppression Rumors

Despite the current market situation, Ripple remains focused on XRP’s potential as a secure and efficient payment solution.

The Ripple CTO’s statement clarifies the company’s position on XRP pricing and underscores the technology’s core functionalities. While the future trajectory of XRP remains uncertain, its potential to revolutionize global payments by offering fast, secure, and cost-effective transactions cannot be disregarded.

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