A decade of commitment has not weakened Panos Mekras’ conviction in XRP and the XRP Ledger, but his latest public remarks make clear that loyalty alone is no longer sufficient.
In a recent X post, the co-founder of Anodos Finance delivered a direct message to the community, reiterating his long-standing support while warning that the ecosystem faces structural challenges that require immediate and coordinated action.
Mekras stated that he remains bullish on XRP and the XRP Ledger, emphasizing that he has been involved for more than ten years through periods of volatility and uncertainty. He described the XRP community as a family, adding that growth depends on honesty and constructive feedback.
According to him, achieving a leading position among blockchain networks requires acknowledging weaknesses rather than avoiding them. He wrote that other networks are years ahead across most key metrics and argued that this gap should not be tolerated.
For the people in the back, I will say this again: I'm bullish on XRP and XRPL. I have been here for 10+ years with all its ups and downs. The XRP community is a family to me, and families grow through honesty and constructive feedback. To see this network and technology at #1,… https://t.co/SibNcrNxtd
— Panos 🔼🇬🇷 (@panosmek) February 20, 2026
A “Serious Issue” Within the Ecosystem
In his attached article titled “The XRPL ecosystem has a serious issue. How do we fix it?”, Mekras expanded on these concerns. He praised the resilience of XRP holders, describing their loyalty over more than a decade as unmatched in the digital asset sector. However, he stressed that strong technology and community commitment are not enough to secure leadership.
He characterized the current state of the XRP Ledger ecosystem as deeply concerning. Mekras cited limited active users, low decentralized exchange volumes, and modest total value locked in automated market makers despite years of development.
He argued that these figures point to stagnation rather than growth. He further stated that venture capital firms and leading service providers often avoid the ecosystem due to perceived stigma, low liquidity, and limited on-chain activity.
According to Mekras, promotional announcements and new amendments do not substitute for measurable adoption. He asserted that real results must be reflected in user numbers, liquidity depth, and sustainable project development.
Capital Deployment and Competitive Positioning
A significant portion of his proposal focused on the strategic use of capital committed to growing the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Mekras argued that funding must move beyond small, generalized grants and instead be deployed with precision to attract developers, established decentralized applications, and institutional-grade liquidity.
He noted that competing networks such as Solana, Base, Polygon, and Avalanche are aggressively allocating substantial resources to expand their ecosystems. In contrast, he argued that the XRP Ledger holds significant idle capital that has not been effectively mobilized.
Mekras proposed targeted funding initiatives designed to support early-stage builders, scale existing projects, attract multi-chain protocols, and enhance global brand visibility. He also emphasized the need for unified messaging between ecosystem participants, including Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, centered on use cases and network capabilities rather than speculation.
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Infrastructure, Liquidity, and Developer Experience
Beyond funding, Mekras identified liquidity infrastructure and developer tooling as critical weaknesses. He called for deeper liquidity pools, stronger on- and off-ramp integrations, and expanded support for RLUSD in both institutional and consumer applications. He argued that without seamless financial rails, the network’s technical performance cannot translate into real-world adoption.
He also described the developer experience as outdated and fragmented, asserting that improved documentation, reliable test environments, and structured maintenance processes are essential to retain and attract engineering talent.
Concluding his remarks, Mekras urged community members to take an active role in governance, product testing, and responsible promotion. His message underscores a broader position: sustained leadership in the blockchain sector will depend not only on technology and loyalty, but on measurable execution and coordinated reform.
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