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Many skeptics argue that $XRP can’t reach higher valuations because its market cap would be “too large.” However, this reasoning is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of XRP’s role in the financial ecosystem. Unlike stocks or commodities, which are typically held as long-term investments, XRP is designed as a high-speed, cross-border transactional asset, making traditional market cap comparisons irrelevant.📌 Market Cap Is Not a Relevant Metric for XRPWhile market cap is often used to assess assets like Bitcoin or stocks, which function as stores of value, it fails to capture the true nature of XRP’s real-time utility. Comparing XRP’s market cap to Bitcoin or company valuations is like comparing daily foreign exchange (Forex) transactions to a country's GDP—they measure entirely different financial activities.💱 XRP Should Be Measured by Global Financial FlowsInstead of relying on market cap, XRP’s potential should be assessed based on its role in global transaction networks:🔹 The global GDP stands at approximately $100 trillion, yet the Forex market processes over $2,700 trillion annually—27x the global GDP.
🔹 Cross-border transactions exceed $150 trillion per year, a sector where XRP is specifically designed to operate.
🔹 Unlike traditional stocks, XRP isn’t static—it can be utilized multiple times within a single day for seamless global settlements.🔥 XRP’s Unique Deflationary Mechanism – Supply Reduces Over TimeOne of XRP’s most overlooked features is its built-in deflationary mechanism. With every transaction, a small fraction of XRP is permanently removed from circulation, reducing supply over time. As adoption increases, the demand for XRP grows while supply steadily declines, setting the stage for natural price appreciation based on utility rather than speculation.📈 The Real Takeaway – XRP’s True Value Lies in Its FunctionalityJudging XRP’s price potential based solely on market cap is an outdated and flawed analysis. XRP isn’t just an asset—it’s a high-efficiency financial tool built for the future of global payments. As adoption increases, its utility, transaction volume, and real-world integration will drive demand, not arbitrary market cap figures.It’s time to shift the focus from outdated valuation models to real-world use cases and innovation! 🚀#XRP #CryptoInnovation #Blockchain #FinancialTechnology #XRPUtility

$60Mn worth of USDC has been withdrawn from the HyperLiquid trading platform as wallet addresses linked to North Korean hackers have allegedly begun trading on the platformExperts believe these trades, which have accumulated a $700,000 loss are tests for weaknesses.
As of writing, about $60Mn in USDC has been withdrawn from the HyperLiquid perpetual trading platform on fears that activities from wallets linked with North Korea may precede an attack.
Wallet addresses linked to North Korean hacking groups began executing trades on the Perp trading platform over the weekend.
An X user familiar with cybersecurity and the activities of DPRK (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) hacker groups, called Tay, noted that “DPRK doesn’t trade. DPRK tests” suggesting that these trades (though losses) were made so the hackers could familiarise themselves with HyperLiquid’s platform.

HyperLiquid’s vulnerabilities
According to Tay, the HyperLiquid Layer-1, a blockchain that powers the exchange and an EVM layer, currently has only 4 validators which could be accessed with one line of code, provided hackers get their hands on “0 days”.

A 0-day (zero-day) is a software vulnerability that its developers or publishers are unaware of and have zero days to fix. Tay says that DPRK hacker groups are highly sophisticated and consistently get their hands on 0 days.
HyperLiquid’s rise
HyperLiquid is currently the largest on-chain perpetual trading platform with roughly 271,000 users, a total deposit volume of $12.14Bn, and a daily trading volume of $6.20Bn.
The platform launched its native token, HYPE, on Nov. 29 which has risen from a listing price of $1.97 to a current price of $27.97 as of publishing.
HYPE is now the 22nd largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalisation of $9.35Bn as of publishing.
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