Ripple CTO Ends Speculation on XRP Escrow Release: Details
Main Idea
Ripple CTO David Schwartz clarified the timing of XRP escrow releases, addressing speculation about the recent 1 billion XRP unlock.
Key Points
1. Ripple CTO David Schwartz responded to an X user's question about the timing of XRP escrow releases, noting that the release date is not fixed to the first day of each month.
2. Whale Alert reported an unexpected 1 billion XRP unlock from Ripple escrow on Aug. 9, 2025, in three tranches (500M, 100M, and 400M XRP).
3. On Aug. 2, 2025, Whale Alert also reported 700 million XRP locked back into Ripple escrow in three tranches (500M and two 100M XRP transactions).
4. XRPscan data shows that 35,608,394,748 XRP is currently held in escrow as of Aug. 10, 2025.
Description
XRP escrow speculation laid to rest by Ripple CTO David Schwartz
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