#XRP
The expression *"sleeping giant"* is often used to refer to XRP due to its underexplored potential, despite its robust technology and strategic partnerships. Here are some points that support this view:
### **1. Fast and Scalable Technology**
- The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is one of the fastest blockchains, with transactions confirmed in **3-5 seconds** and minimal costs (fractions of a cent).
- It can process **1,500+ transactions per second (TPS)**, far above Bitcoin (7 TPS) and Ethereum (15-30 TPS).
### **2. Clear Use Case: Global Payments**
- XRP was designed to be a *liquidity bridge* between currencies, reducing costs and time in international remittances.
- Companies like **Ripple** use XRP in solutions like *On-Demand Liquidity (ODL)* for financial institutions.
### **3. Strong Institutional Partnerships**
- Ripple has partnerships with banks (Santander, Bank of America), payment systems (MoneyGram), and even governments (Dubai, Japan).
- Despite the SEC suing Ripple in 2020, partial victories in 2023 (XRP not being considered a *security*) brought optimism.
### **4. Growing Adoption of XRPL**
- The XRP Ledger is being used for digital tokens (CBDCs), NFTs, and DeFi, with projects like **Evernode** (smart contracts) in development.
### **5. Factors That Could "Wake Up" XRP**
- **Resolution of the SEC Case:** A definitive victory could attract more investors.
- **Greater Adoption of ODL:** If more banks use XRP for liquidity, demand could soar.
- **Cryptocurrency Bull Market:** XRP has a history of performing well in bull cycles (e.g.: +15,000% in 2017).
- **Regulation:** There are still legal uncertainties.
- **Competition:** Stellar (XLM), CBDCs, and stablecoins are direct competitors.
- **Dependence on Ripple:** A significant portion of the circulating XRP is controlled by the company.
XRP has solid fundamentals and a clear niche in the financial market.
