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In a recent podcast, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen made headlines by calling XRP a better version of Bitcoin โ faster, greener, and more future-ready.
๐ Why Larsen Says XRP Beats Bitcoin
Larsen said XRP was created by a team of โreally smart peopleโ to fix Bitcoinโs weak spots:
โก Faster transactions
โป๏ธ Low energy use
๐ธ More efficient design
He praised Bitcoinโs foundation but believes XRP improves on it without losing the core idea of decentralized money.
๐ Subtle Shots at Stellar and Ethereum
Larsen didnโt hold back:
๐ฏ He criticized token burns and chaotic changes, calling them bad for trust and stability โ likely aimed at Stellar, which famously burned half its supply.
๐ฅ He praised the XRP communityโs loyalty, comparing it to Bitcoinโs die-hard supporters.
๐ค But he questioned Ethereum's long-term community strength, subtly suggesting it may not have the same staying power.
๐๏ธ Ripple Slams U.S. IPO Rules
Larsen also said going public in the U.S. is โbureaucratic and messyโ โ blaming red tape and short-sellers for scaring companies off. Ripple has no plans to go public anytime soon, echoing earlier comments from Ripple President Monica Long.
๐ XRP ETF Could Be the Catalyst
With Bitcoin ETFs getting pricey, investors are eyeing XRP ETF approvals in 2025 as a cheaper alternative. If approved, this could spark major institutional demand and a potential XRP price rally.
โ Bottom Line
Chris Larsen sees XRP not as just another altcoinโbut as a long-term, stable, and smarter version of Bitcoin. With a strong community and growing interest in XRP ETFs, 2025 could be a pivotal year.