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Ripple CTO Defends XRP Ledger Tech: A Structural Verdict on Authority

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The architectural integrity of the XRP network faces intense scrutiny over governance and decentralization. XRP Ledger's UNL Debate: Is Decentralization Just a Narrative for Institutions? XRP is currently trading at $1.3766 , a figure that masks a deeper, structural conflict playing out beneath the surface of the asset's long-term trajectory. This isn't about short-term market noise; it's about a foundational argument on decentralization, sparked by Cyber Capital founder Justin Bons, who argues the XRP Ledger's (XRPL) Unique Node List (UNL) makes its validators "permissioned." Ripple CTO Emeritus David "JoelKatz" Schwartz has pushed back, vehemently defending XRPL's technical architecture. Yet, this exchange isn't merely a technical quibble. It spotlights a critical tension between the crypto industry's co...

Bitcoin absorbs 810K BTC holder sales: Can Demand Drive Price Past $114k?

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Bitcoin Market Update: Buyers absorb massive BTC sales. Crypto price analysis, BTC news. Bitcoin Navigates Supply Overhang: Can Demand Sustain the Rally Past $114K? 📌 Understanding the Current Bitcoin Landscape Bitcoin (BTC) is currently testing the waters around the $110,000 mark, a pivotal point following recent market volatility. This tug-of-war between buyers and sellers highlights a crucial phase for the leading cryptocurrency. While the recent pullback might have caused some anxiety among short-term traders, it pales in comparison to the dramatic liquidation event of October 10th. That earlier event served to flush out excessive leverage and marked one of the year's most aggressive sell-offs. 💧 Despite these short-term fluctuations, Bitcoin remains largely within its established consolidation range. The coming weeks are critical, as macroeconomic developme...

Bitcoin pain remains far from true bear: Losses Not Matching Past Downturns

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Digital asset resilience: On-chain data shows strong holder conviction. BTC trends, market analysis, crypto news. Bitcoin's Bear Market: Are Losses Truly Significant? 📌 Understanding Bitcoin's Unrealized Losses 🐻 Recent analysis from Glassnode suggests that the current Bitcoin market downturn, while painful for some, may not yet qualify as a true bear market when viewed through the lens of Relative Unrealized Loss. To understand this, we need to delve into what Unrealized Loss is and how it's measured. 🔗 The Unrealized Loss indicator quantifies the total USD loss that BTC investors are collectively holding in their wallets. This is determined by comparing the price at which each Bitcoin was last moved on the blockchain to the current spot price . If the previous transaction price is higher than the current price, the coin is considered to be sitting on a...

Ripple CTO praises XRP Ledger freedom: Why Its True Decentralization Wins

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Crypto innovation booms as XRPL expands beyond payments. Discover XRP, DLT, and future applications. Ripple CTO Sparks Decentralization Debate: Is XRPL Truly Free? 📌 Ripple CTO Highlights XRP Ledger’s Decentralized Autonomy 🔗 Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David ‘JoelKatz’ Schwartz, has once again stirred the pot in the ongoing debate about decentralization in the crypto world. His recent comments comparing the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to other major blockchains have ignited discussions about what true decentralization really means. This comes at a crucial time as regulators and investors alike are scrutinizing the level of autonomy and control within various blockchain networks. ⚖️ An X social media account, ‘Stellar Ripple,’ recently highlighted a statement from Schwartz where he articulated a key difference between the XRP Ledger and other blockchain networks....

Mickle affirms XRP's foundational asset: Its essential role in crypto

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Digital asset adoption: On-chain data confirms growing utility for Ripple, cross-border payments, enterprise blockchain. Mickle Affirms XRP's Foundational Asset: Its Essential Role in Crypto 📌 Understanding XRP's Core Value Proposition ⚡ Crypto analyst Mickle is reminding the crypto community of XRP's unique and essential place in the digital asset ecosystem. He emphasizes that XRP's value isn't derived from speculative price movements or fleeting trends, but from its fundamental role within the XRP Ledger . This perspective challenges common misconceptions that often compare XRP to stablecoins or other tokens, overlooking its core purpose. Mickle's Perspective: Beyond the 'Pitch' for XRP In a recent X post, Mickle articulated that many in the crypto space still misunderstand what makes XRP distinctive. He argues that framing XRP as n...

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