Fourteen years is a long time in any industry, and even longer in a young industry like cryptocurrencies. XRP has reached that milestone, and the people who built it are taking stock of how far it has come.
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz kicked off the celebration with a post reflecting on XRP’s origins. He wrote, “14 years ago, we got together with an idea to build a better way to move value.” He credited not just the founding team but the developers, validators, businesses, and community members who helped shape the project into what it is today.
CEO Brad Garlinghouse joined the celebration, posting, “14 years later, still the honor of a lifetime to be part of the XRP family.” Garlinghouse has led Ripple for close to a decade. During that time, the company navigated one of the most consequential legal battles in crypto history, the SEC lawsuit.
XRP emerged with regulatory clarity, a strengthened position in the U.S., and a growing list of global partnerships. Garlinghouse steered the company and the XRP army through them.
The XRP community responded with a wide range of reactions, capturing the full picture of what 14 years of holding looks like from the ground level. Several members expressed genuine pride. Some called it an honor to stand alongside Garlinghouse and the team, crediting him as a leader who has advanced the ecosystem.
Some pointed to the strength of the XRP community as something worth celebrating. Other members looked ahead with optimism, noting that the best is still to come after years of difficulty.
There were also voices expressing frustration. One member noted that 14 years of work could not send the XRP price beyond $4. He questioned what the milestone actually represents for retail holders. Another commenter stated that XRP should be at least $50 after 14 years in the crypto market.
One community member revealed that he is down $3,000 on his XRP investment. He expected $4, $5, or $10 but now feels scammed. Some questioned the project’s structure, suggesting that the benefits have not been evenly distributed between Ripple and retail investors.
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