XRP’s Necessity for XRPL Transactions Reassured by CTO David Schwartz

Schwartz clarified in a recent interaction that XRP plays a pivotal role beyond being a transaction medium. When asked by an XRP enthusiast if other assets

Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz has addressed a crucial question regarding the necessity of XRP for transactions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Schwartz highlighted XRP’s irreplaceable function within the XRPL ecosystem, underscoring its fundamental role in maintaining the network’s security and operational integrity.

In a recent interaction, Schwartz was asked by an XRP enthusiast if other assets could transact on the XRPL without requiring XRP as a gas fee. Responding to the query, Schwartz explained that a scarce asset like XRP is essential to protect the XRPL from spam attacks, which could cripple the network and hamper its efficiency.

"XRPL only uses XRP for this purpose. Unless rules change, nothing can move on XRPL without XRP," Schwartz stated.

This design ensures that XRP remains indispensable for each transaction on the XRPL, preventing potential security risks from excessive transaction traffic. By mandating XRP for transaction fees, Ripple safeguards against malicious actors who could otherwise exploit the network with an overwhelming volume of transactions. Schwartz’s statement thus emphasizes that XRP's role on the XRPL is not optional but central to its function and long-term stability.

Schwartz's comments on XRP's necessity add perspective to how the introduction of Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, will impact the digital asset's broader ecosystem.

The RLUSD stablecoin is set to function on both the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum blockchain, offering increased options and liquidity for Ripple's cross-border payment services. Some community members have expressed concerns that the addition of RLUSD might reduce the importance of XRP in Ripple’s payment solutions.

However, Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse, have repeatedly stated that RLUSD will support XRP rather than compete with it. They argue that stablecoins play a vital role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and that the inclusion of RLUSD on the XRPL will enhance XRP’s liquidity, solidifying its utility in various financial applications.

In a recent interview, Garlinghouse further elaborated, indicating that RLUSD’s integration will function similarly to established stablecoins like USDT and USDC within Ripple’s payment offerings, expanding options rather than replacing XRP.

Schwartz's statements ultimately confirm Ripple's clear design strategy for the XRPL, where XRP's role is embedded in the ledger’s core functionality and remains crucial for every transaction.

By establishing XRP as the fee-bearing token, Ripple has ensured that the XRPL is safeguarded from abuse. Schwartz's insights have reaffirmed that this mechanism is not only intentional but also vital to the XRPL’s operations.

Therefore, the addition of RLUSD is not anticipated to displace XRP but rather to complement its function. Ripple’s team believes that XRP, as the default currency on the XRPL, will continue to benefit from enhanced liquidity and a growing range of use cases, especially as DeFi integrations expand.

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