Ripple Co-Founder Arthur Britto Breaks 14-Year Silence, Sparks XRP Rally
Arthur Britto, the elusive co-creator of the XRP Ledger and founding member of Ripple Labs, made his first-ever public post on X (formerly Twitter), sending waves through the crypto community and pushing XRP up more than 8%.
The Silent Co-Founder Speaks—With an Emoji
On June 17, 2024, Arthur Britto broke his 14-year silence on X with a cryptic post: a single emoji — 🤐 (a face without a mouth). While its meaning remains unclear, it immediately stirred speculation and intrigue among XRP supporters and crypto observers.
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— Arthur Britto (@ahbritto) June 23, 2025
Ripple co-founder David Schwartz confirmed that the post was genuine and not the result of hacking or impersonation.
Who Is Arthur Britto?
Britto is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, developed in collaboration with David Schwartz and former Mt. Gox founder Jed McCaleb. The project led to the creation of the XRP token in 2012 and the establishment of NewCoin, which later became OpenCoin and eventually Ripple Labs.
Although Britto held key roles early in Ripple’s history, he later took an advisory position and faded from public view. He is also the founder and president of blockchain infrastructure company PolySign, and briefly served as a director for Bitstamp in 2014–2015.
A True “Ghost” in Crypto
Britto is best known for his reclusive nature. He has never conducted a public interview, has no known photographs, and has avoided media exposure for over a decade. This extreme privacy has led to conspiracy theories suggesting he may not exist — rumors Ripple’s team has consistently refuted.
“He is a separate and distinct human being in his own right. But he is intensely private,” Schwartz said in a November X post.
XRP Surges 8% Following the Post
Shortly after Britto’s post, XRP dipped to a 24-hour low of $1.97 before rebounding sharply. As of writing, XRP is trading around $2.20 — an 8.1% increase over the past 24 hours.
The price jump may be tied to speculation that Britto’s appearance signals something significant ahead for Ripple or the XRP Ledger. The rally also coincides with broader market optimism following reports of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
What Comes Next?
Britto’s sudden re-emergence — even in the form of a single emoji — has raised numerous questions. Could this hint at an upcoming announcement, project, or role change? Will he finally step into the public eye?
Nothing has been confirmed, but one thing is clear: Arthur Britto still holds tremendous influence in the XRP ecosystem. His brief message, after years of silence, may mark the beginning of a new chapter for Ripple and its community.
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