Ripple CTO Defends XRP Structure Amid Centralization Critiques
Recent discussions have radically focused on Ripple and the XRP Ledger as critics question its decentralization approach. Blockchain researcher Justin Bons has publicly accused XRP of being centralized and permissioned, drawing attention to its dependency on Unique Node Lists (UNLs). Ripple’s CTO has stepped in to defend the architecture, arguing for its integrity and potential benefits. Understanding this back-and-forth is essential, particularly as it highlights broader discussions about the future of decentralized finance and cryptocurrency governance.