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Computer Engineer to XRP Holders: You Will Realize How Lucky We Are If You Listen Watch This Video
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Computer engineer and XRP community member CharuSan XRP has publicized a detailed perspective on XRP’s market dynamics, encouraging the community to look beyond total and circulating supply when evaluating the asset’s value.
In his tweet, CharuSan highlighted a post by XRP Ledger validator Vet, stating that anyone who listens to his explanation until the end will understand why he believes XRP holders are in a favorable position. He also stated that XRP is a digital commodity.
CharuSan explained that commodity prices are determined by the amount of supply actually available and usable in the market over the short term, rather than by the total amount produced or the total circulating supply.
He added that the same principle applies to digital commodities, where the balance between available supply and demand ultimately determines price. In his view, the amount of XRP that can actually be bought and sold in the market is more important than headline supply figures.
Vet Compares Bitcoin’s Distribution Model With XRP’s Design
The post highlighted a presentation by XRPL validator Vet, who compared Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model with the XRP Ledger’s consensus mechanism. Vet explained that Bitcoin distributes new coins through mining rewards, starting at 50 BTC per block before those rewards decline through scheduled halving events every 210,000 blocks.
He noted that roughly 96% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply of 21 million coins has already entered circulation, leaving only a small percentage to be mined in the future. Vet said that Proof of Work (PoW) was an effective distribution mechanism during Bitcoin’s early years because many participants could mine the asset with relatively simple hardware.
However, he explained that as the remaining supply continues to shrink, the importance of that distribution model also declines while miners become increasingly dependent on transaction fees to sustain network security. Vet added that this shift raises long-term questions about maintaining sufficient transaction activity and incentives for miners once new Bitcoin issuance becomes minimal.
XRP Ledger’s Consensus Mechanism Takes a Different Approach
Vet then turned to the XRP Ledger, explaining that all 100 billion XRP were created in the Genesis ledger rather than being issued gradually through mining rewards. He said the XRP Ledger’s consensus algorithm does not include block rewards because its purpose is to provide fast settlement, low transaction costs, and efficient transaction processing.
He acknowledged that distributing XRP required significant effort during the network’s early years because there was no built-in mining process. However, he emphasized that once distribution reaches maturity, the long-term benefits of the consensus model become more apparent. He said the XRP Ledger does not rely on continuously rewarding miners or tying network security to the token’s market price.
Vet also stressed that new participants generally care more about how a network operates today than how its assets were distributed years ago. He concluded that supply distribution is a temporary challenge, while a blockchain’s consensus algorithm remains a permanent part of its design.
By sharing Vet’s presentation, CharuSan emphasized that available supply and the XRP Ledger’s consensus architecture deserve greater consideration when assessing XRP’s long-term outlook. The post presents these characteristics as important factors that could shape how the market evaluates XRP as digital asset adoption continues to develop.
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