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XRP The relationship between major blockchain ecosystems has attracted attention, and the Ethereum Foundation materials have been accused of criticizing Ripple and XRP
As competition at the institutional adoption level becomes increasingly fierce, the relationship between major blockchain ecosystems remains a topic of great concern. Cryptocurrency commentator Digital Asset Investor recently released a video claiming that criticism of Ripple and XRP has appeared multiple times in a publication of the Ethereum Foundation. At the same time, he also shared his views on U.S. crypto legislation and the prospects of the XRP market, believing that regulatory developments may have a significant impact on the future of the asset.
According to Digital Asset Investor, he discovered a publication by the Ethereum Foundation called \"Fundamentals of Ethereum for Governments and Institutions\" and believed that the document promoted Ethereum while negatively describing competing blockchain networks, including XRP Ledger. He described the document as intended for government and institutional readers and claimed it contained multiple citations critical of Switzerland and XRP.
Repeated Criticism of XRP
In the video, Digital Asset Investor analyzes paragraph by paragraph the parts of the publication that mention XRP ledgers. He pointed to a chart of network failures since its launch, saying the document compares Ethereum to networks such as Solana, BNB Chain, Tron and XRP ledgers, and highlights the failures experienced by the competitive chain. He also quoted relevant passages that stated that the core development of XRP ledgers relies on Ripple, and that Ripple\'s influence raises governance concerns. Based on his interpretation, the publication believes that Ethereum has a more decentralized ecosystem of validators because of its lower threshold for participation and the larger number of validators.
Digital Asset Investor further highlighted the section on verifier mechanisms and governance, pointing out that the document states that XRP ledgers do not use automatic forfeiture mechanisms. He also mentioned that the document claims that Ripple controls approximately 42% of the total XRP supply, and that this degree of ownership extends to verifier selection through the network\'s recommended node list. In reviewing these chapters, he questioned Ethereum\'s own issuance history, reviving the long-standing controversy surrounding Ethereum\'s initial token offering and what he called the undisclosed early giant whale participants. He believes that the publication praises the way Ethereum was launched but ignores these issues.
Vitalik Buterin and Legislative Outlook
Digital Asset Investor attributed responsibility for the publication to the Ethereum Foundation, whose public leadership includes Vitalik Buterin. He described the document as a direct attempt to place Ethereum ahead of competing blockchain networks in conversations with governments and agencies. The commentator then turned his focus to U.S. crypto regulation, mentioning that forecast market data showed a 51% chance that the Clarity Act would become law in 2026. He said congressional negotiations could make progress after lawmakers return from a holiday recess, adding that the current uncertainty could be part of the legislative process rather than a signal that the bill will stall.
He finally pointed to market forecasts, saying that XRP is expected to usher in a strong trend, citing the forecast market\'s expectations for higher prices, while noting XRP\'s growing market value. Based on these factors, Digital Asset Investor said he believes conditions for the digital asset are becoming increasingly favorable, while emphasizing that upcoming regulatory developments may affect its trajectory.
