Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Claims XRP Is a 'Better Bitcoin’

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Chris Larsen said XRP launched as an improved Bitcoin with reduced energy consumption and quicker transaction settlement times. He praised Bitcoin’s conservative upgrade path, arguing that careful changes enhance network reliability and thus build user confidence. Chris Larsen spoke on the “When Shift Happens” podcast about the origins of XRP. He said he and a team of “really, really smart people” set out to build what he called a better Bitcoin…

Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Claims XRP Is a 'Better Bitcoin’

Ripple’s Chris Larsen has explained that XRP was created to outshine Bitcoin in terms of speed, efficiency, and energy consumption.  He also criticized Stellar Lumens for lacking consistency while questioning the long-term commitment of the Ethereum community.  Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has reiterated a popular claim that suggests that XRP is a better version of Bitcoin (BTC). During a recent episode of the “When Shift Happens” podcast, Lar…

Ripple Co-founder: “We Wanted to Build a Better Bitcoin… and We Created XRP.”

A recent post by crypto commentator Xaif on X has reignited interest in the origin and purpose of XRP. Quoting Chris Larsen, co-founder and former CEO of Ripple, the statement reads: “In the beginning, we wanted to build a better Bitcoin… and we created XRP.” This powerful reflection offers a fresh reminder of Ripple’s founding vision and how it diverged from Bitcoin’s path to address real-world financial needs. Rethinking Bitcoin’s Limits While…

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The post XRP is ‘Better Version of Bitcoin,’ Says Ripple Co‑Founder Chris Larsen appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen recently shed light on XRP’s origins during an episode of the “When Shift Happens” podcast, revealing that it was created with the vision of being a better version of Bitcoin.  Larsen said he worked with a group of “really, really smart people” to build a digital currency that was faster, more e…

Ripple's Larsen: XRP Was Created as Better Version of Bitcoin

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen claims that XRP was originally created as a better version of Bitcoin

‘If it isn’t Clear Yet, XRP Actually is a Threat to Bitcoin’ Pundit

A prominent market commentator has insisted that XRP is actually a threat to Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market.  This bold suggestion came from Charles Shrem, the notable crypto YouTuber and market analyst behind the Blockchain Backer crypto account, who has, over the years, expressed his bullish stance on XRP. Notably, his recent comment comes at a time when XRP is still struggling to keep up with Bitcoin's recent uptrend. Bitcoi…