XRP Ledger co-creator Arthur Britto broke a 14-year social media silence with a verified post on X, prompting widespread community speculation. Ripple Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz confirmed the authenticity of Britto’s account, dispelling concerns about potential hacking or impersonation.
This unexpected reemergence coincides with renewed momentum for the XRP network, which recently processed 1.5 million transactions within 24 hours – its highest volume in four months. Britto, largely absent from public discussions since XRP’s early development, historically prioritized technological utility and transaction efficiency over speculative price action.
Community reactions have linked Britto’s return to potential strategic shifts at Ripple, though the company has issued no official announcements regarding his involvement. Misinformation circulating about Britto predicting XRP would reach $10,000 was debunked during the discussions, with investigation revealing no verifiable evidence supporting the claim.