Amelie (@_Crypto_Barbie), a well-known voice in the crypto space on X, recently shared a clip featuring Ripple President Monica Long. The video drew attention to Long’s comments on the XRP Ledger’s environmental advantages over other forms of currency, particularly Bitcoin.
XRP’s Efficient Energy Use
During her remarks, Long emphasized the significant energy efficiency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to her, XRP’s consensus algorithm uses far less energy than Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model. “It’s about 120,000 times more energy efficient than Bitcoin,” she stated.
Long added that this efficiency extends beyond just digital currencies. When comparing XRP to traditional forms of money, she said it is “a greener form of currency than cash.”
WOW! 💥
RIPPLE PRESIDENT MONICA LONG:
„#XRP LEDGER IS 120,000 TIMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT THAN BITCOIN!“
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XRP = 🐆 pic.twitter.com/mFjyVe7cgq— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) April 15, 2025
Ripple’s Approach to Transaction Confirmation
Her statement highlights Ripple’s ongoing effort to distinguish the XRPL as scalable, fast, and environmentally conscious. The energy-efficient nature of its consensus mechanism is central to this distinction.
Rather than relying on mining, the XRPL confirms transactions through a unique process involving validator nodes. This approach consumes significantly less power, making it more sustainable in the long term.
This efficiency also lets XRP solve more problems than most other digital assets, making it a safe haven because of its utility.
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Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
The video also brought renewed focus to Ripple’s strategy of positioning XRP as a viable infrastructure for future financial systems. By drawing comparisons with Bitcoin and even physical cash, Long underlined the broader relevance of XRP in addressing environmental concerns that continue to grow within the global financial ecosystem.
Amelie also highlighted Long’s comments on XRP being 120,000 times more energy efficient than Bitcoin. XRP is superior to BTC in many ways, as an expert recently drew attention to a five-hour Bitcoin transaction while XRP completes transactions in seconds.
Amelie’s comments amplified Long’s point that XRP offers an alternative for those concerned with the environmental impact of digital asset use and traditional banking.
As environmental sustainability becomes a higher priority for governments, regulators, and financial institutions, XRP’s energy profile could become a key advantage. Long’s remarks suggest Ripple is aware of this and is actively working to highlight XRP’s strengths in this area.
This efficiency has put XRP in the conversation for a SWIFT replacement. By focusing on transaction confirmation methods and energy usage, Ripple is cementing XRP’s position as a leader among blockchain networks that are environmentally sustainable by design.
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