XRP’s Burning Disappears: Why No One Notices or Cares

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If you’ve ever hoped for a fiery spectacle when it comes to XRP‘s token supply, I hate to break it to you-there’s no fireworks, just a dull flicker. Unlike Ethereum and Shiba Inu, where “burning” tokens might be their version of a cocktail party (minus the bad dance moves), XRP’s approach is about as glamorous as watching paint dry. Basically, the only thing being burned here is your patience, or so it seems. 🤷‍♂️

Reasons for Lower Burns

See, XRP’s method of burning tokens is about as exciting as a tax seminar. Unlike Ethereum’s EIP-1559 – which is basically a fancy way of telling us “Hey, we’re burning some of your gas fees” – XRP’s burns are tied to transaction fees. And only a tiny sliver of XRP is actually *used* in each transaction, like crumbs from the cookie jar that disappear forever. Sure, it keeps spam at bay and keeps the network afloat, but it’s hardly enough to make a dent in a supply of nearly 100 billion tokens. That’s a lot of digital paper towels to waste, and they’re not exactly in a hurry.

Ethereum, on the other hand, burns gas fees during busy times, sometimes even more than it issues-like a social media influencer pretending to be mysterious with a “burning the candle at both ends” vibe. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu fans are sending SHIB to burn addresses like they’re throwing a funeral party for their hopes of making a quick buck.

Key Difference

But here’s the twist: XRP doesn’t do burns to look cool or drum up hype. Nope. Its business model is about as flashy as the beige walls in your grandma’s living room. Burning tokens is just an unintentional side effect of using the ledger-like how drinking diet soda might just be a side effect of craving something fizzy but guilt-free. So don’t expect headlines promising “XRP burns billions overnight!” because, well, that just isn’t how it works. 🎉

Investor Expectations and Price Performance

Right now, XRP’s chilling just shy of $2.85, clinging to its 100-day EMA like a squirrel to a branch. If it stays afloat, maybe heading toward $3, but if it sinks-cue the sad trombone-it could fall back to $2.50. Market folks are pinning hopes on utility, so unless the SEC or some regulatory fairy grants XRP a blessing, don’t hold your breath for a magic supply reduction. Instead, brace for more speed, efficiency, and payments-because that’s what XRP’s actually really good at. And if you’re still dreaming of token burns like fireworks? Lower those expectations-the only thing burning here are your dreams.

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2025-09-04 16:32