XRPL’s Battle Against “Spam,” Results in 12 Million XRP Burn

In a groundbreaking display of resilience against network spam, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has seen over 12 million of its tokens incinerated. This act, meant to fend off spam on the network, is like a digital cleanup, making sure everything runs smoothly.

XRP Burning Reach To 12M

The recent surge in XRP burn activity, brought to light by Panos Mekras of Anodos Finance and supported by Burntracker.io, showcases the dedication to combating spam transactions on the XRPL. However, makers revealed that within just 24 hours, an additional 2,771 XRP tokens went up in smoke, bringing the total to 12,003,611. This surge is not just a numerical feat but a strategic move to maintain the integrity of the network.

With the current market value of XRP around $0.6, the monetary value of these burnt assets stands impressively at over $7 million. Meanwhile, the reduction in circulating supply, now at 54.2 billion, constitutes a mere 0.02% of the circulating supply and an even smaller 0.012% of the total remaining max supply. This highlights the meticulous nature of the burn mechanism, achieving a delicate balance in reducing supply without causing disruption.

Rising Burn Trends

However, the burn rate’s consistent upward trend over the past months, particularly evident in the final days of December 2023, has captured the attention of the XRP community. 

Recently Burntracker.io statistics reveal a steady increase, with 299 XRP tokens burned in the last hour, 10,121 over the past day, and a significant 72,926 in the past week. Since December 10, 276,928 XRP tokens have gone up in flames, contributing to a cumulative figure of 1,318,819 XRP since last year.

Notably, this surge is linked to the heightened spam transactions during a busy time for the network. It’s like taking out the trash regularly to avoid a mess

At the heart of this burn strategy lies XRPL’s innovative anti-spam mechanism, incinerating a fraction of XRP through transaction fees. With a burn rate set at 10 drops per transaction (0.00001 XRP), this mechanism not only acts as a deterrent to spam but also serves as a progressive step towards securing the XRPL against potential threats.

As the XRP burn saga unfolds, it reflects a proactive approach to maintaining the network’s health and security, providing the community with confidence in the longevity and sustainability of XRP.