XRP Burning Pressures Explored
In a recent discussion on X, Ripple CTO David Schwartz addressed community worries about the monthly XRP releases. He explained that Ripple could either maintain or actively reduce its XRP holdings, with the original plan being a swift decrease in the XRP bag.
Stellar Case Comparison
Addressing concerns about potential challenges for XRP holders until the escrow is depleted, Schwartz referred to the Stellar case in 2018. Stellar burned 55 billion tokens ($5.5 billion) to address concerns about its extensive supply.
Schwartz’s Market Insights
Concluding the discussion, Schwartz shared two fundamental beliefs: the rationality of prices, already factoring in expectations, and the market’s potential negative view of radical changes that lack clear benefits.
Hot Take
Engaging with Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, provided valuable insights into Ripple’s strategic considerations and prompted a broader dialogue about the future trajectory of XRP.