Ripple co-founder Arthur Britto has broken his years-long silence, posting on social media for the first time in 14 years, reigniting interest in his persona.
Who is Arthur Britto?
Arthur Britto is one of the co-founders of Ripple and the XRP Ledger, launched in 2012. Together with other founders like David Schwartz and Jed McCaleb, he played a pivotal role in developing the technology and the XRP token. Britto was also a co-founder of NewCoin, which was later renamed to OpenCoin and then Ripple Labs, where he served as an advisor.
Reasons for Britto's Silence
Britto is known for his desire for privacy and his lack of public presence, earning him the nickname 'ghost'. He has never given interviews or made public statements apart from the recent emoji post. David Schwartz, his colleague at Ripple, confirmed that Britto is indeed real and 'intensely private'. Ripple's team also noted that Britto is an introvert who does not wish to be a public figure.
Impact of Britto's Post on XRP
Following Britto's post, which contained an emoji, the XRP token experienced a rise of 8.1% within 24 hours. The value of XRP increased from $1.97 to $2.20 after the post. However, the rise may also coincide with the overall market rebound and optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Arthur Britto's post marks a significant event for the Ripple community and has drawn attention to the XRP token. Despite his prolonged silence, interest in Britto's persona and his role in the cryptocurrency world remains high.
