Arthur Britto, co-founder of XRP Ledger, breaks silence after 14 years by posting a cryptic message on X social media platform.
Ripple CTO confirmed that Britto's post was genuine and not a result of hacking.
Britto played a key role in creating XRP Ledger and XRP, receiving 2% of the total XRP supply.
Britto has maintained a low profile, leading to comparisons with Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor.
Speculation arises in the XRP community about the significance of Britto's return, coinciding with key developments and potential IPO prospects for Ripple.
John Squire notes Britto's strategic timing and hints at positive indicators like record on-chain volume.
Britto's past assertion of XRP being valued at $10,000 per token and serving 8 billion users adds to the speculation.
Some believe Britto's return indicates that XRP is aligning with the shift towards digital payments and a global financial system revolution.
The timing of Britto's return coincides with Ripple's legal battle with the SEC, awaiting a court ruling on their settlement process.