Stablecoin

2024

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One of the most anticipated launches in the crypto space is nearing as the San Francisco-based cross-border payment provider's&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/ripple-cto-praises-elon-musks-key-product" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple USD (RLUSD)</a> enters what appears to be the final stages of its research and development, with mints and burns of RLUSD accelerating to millions in value.&nbsp;
The rapid change in the ecosystem, which has long been centered around XRP and XRP Ledger, has naturally caused some anxiety and concern among community members, with some asking what will happen to XRP's role in Ripple's cross-border business.&nbsp;
In the latest episode of this debate, Chief Technical Officer&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/JoelKatz/status/1843522608442290491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1843522608442290491%7Ctwgr%5Ef39dbd88e305104a5cbf4be0eb2dc70931e97770%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FJoelKatz%2Fstatus%2F1843522608442290491" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">David Schwartz</a> was asked to end speculation on the matter and provide concrete answers once and for all on whether&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/ripple-keeps-burning-rlusd-after-minting-42-million-stablecoins" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">RLUSD</a> will be a net positive for XRP.
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In response to these concerns, Schwartz emphasized that XRP is essential for transaction fees on XRP Ledger and stressed that every transaction must involve XRP. This unique asset has no counterparty or jurisdiction, making it immune to freezes or clawbacks. It also offers structural advantages through features such as autobridging.&nbsp;
However, he acknowledged the potential challenges&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/binances-xrp-holdings-spike-is-bull-run-back" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">XRP</a> could face if stablecoins outperform it in fulfilling its intended role. If RLUSD or any other stablecoin can perform tasks better than XRP, it could lead to a decline in XRP's importance, regardless of RLUSD's results.&nbsp;
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 Only XRP can be used to pay transaction fees on XRPL. Everyone who transacts must have XRP to pay those fees. XRP is the only asset that every account can hold and that has no counterparty or jurisdiction and cannot be frozen or clawed back. XRP has structural advantages on XRPL…— David "JoelKatz" Schwartz (@JoelKatz) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelKatz/status/1843522608442290491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 8, 2024</a>
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The CTO also expressed the opinion that raising fees to increase XRP's scarcity is not a priority. He believes that the XRP Ledger should primarily serve its users, rather than those who hold XRP for passive gains.&nbsp;
However, he noted that the introduction of smart contracts could lead to increased transaction fees.

Ripple CTO Dispels XRP Community Doubts on RLUSD Stablecoin

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