Token burning is the process of permanently removing a certain number of tokens from circulation, thereby reducing the total supply. From an economic perspective, this is a deflationary mechanism; a decrease in supply can lead to an increase in price, especially when demand remains stable or increases.

XRP, initially fixed at a supply of 100 billion tokens, still has a large number of tokens locked in escrow accounts and in circulation. Critics have long pointed out that such a high supply would suppress price growth. Strategic burns through Ripple Labs or community-driven mechanisms could significantly change this situation.

1. Ripple's escrow holdings: Ripple currently holds a large amount of XRP in escrow (over 40 billion). While they release a portion each month, the company has the ability to burn some of those tokens, thereby enhancing long-term trust and addressing inflation issues.

2. Community pressure: As more projects and chains adopt token burning to enhance token economics (e.g., Ethereum's EIP-1559), XRP holders are calling for similar measures to boost investor confidence and price action.

Ripple's lawsuit with the SEC has loomed over XRP for years. A favorable outcome would not only solidify XRP's status as a non-security but also open the door for U.S. exchanges and institutional investors to return or enter for the first time.

RippleNet is currently used by over 300 financial institutions worldwide. As real-world blockchain utility becomes increasingly mainstream, XRP's cross-border payment use case stands out for its speed and cost efficiency.

Ripple is establishing its liquidity hub, making XRP a core participant in cryptocurrency and fiat liquidity. This integration could increase the use of on-demand liquidity, naturally boosting the demand for XRP.

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