#xrp finds its place
There is a widespread feeling in the cryptocurrency community that XRP never "deserved" its top-tier status. The XRP Ledger is a licensed blockchain designed for settlements between banks, and it is now used by several prominent banks. However, most popular XRPL products do not require owning XRP itself, which raises questions about their tokenomics.
There are some Web3 projects currently under development on the XRPL. However, their scale is insignificant compared to leading smart contract platforms like Ethereum or Solana, partly due to XRPL's lack of programmability.
Nonetheless, the 2025 cycle is not about the Web3 hype. It is about institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and capital flows. This is where Ripple stands out. .$XRP