Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which embody decentralization and financial independence, $XRP falls short in both philosophy and practicality. Banks don’t use XRP Ripple markets XRP as a bridge currency for cross-border payments, yet the use of XRP in real-world financial systems is minimal. Many banks working with RippleNet avoid XRP altogether, relying instead on Ripple’s software solutions without touching the volatile token. This raises a fundamental question: why does XRP exist if its core au