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A long?time figure in the world of digital money and a noted XRP advocate stepped out of the shadows this week, sparking fresh chatter among investors and developers alike.
Arthur Britto, who co?founded Ripple Labs in 2012, broke a 14?year silence with a single emoji on X. That tiny message carried big weight. His name rarely surfaces in headlines, but his work helped build XRP into one of the top assets by market value.
According to reports, Britto kept a low profile while helping craft the XRP Ledgers code. He holds a 2% stake in XRP under a deal made when the company launched.
That slice of holdings could be worth billions if the tokens price ever climbed high enough. Some in the market worry that if Britto ever sold even part of that stake, it might send prices tumbling.
??? HE CO-CREATED THE XRP LEDGER. HE HOLDS 2% OF ALL XRP. HES NEVER BEEN SEEN IN PUBLIC.
Arthur Britto might be the most important figure in crypto youve never heard of.
Lets dive into the mystery.?? pic.twitter.com/xKyiYXIpGY
All Things XRP (@XRP_investing) July 5, 2025
Based on reports, comparisons to Bitcoins creator have swirled around Britto for years. Some fans point to the fact that Satoshi Nakamotos last known post came just as the XRP Ledger went live.
That timing alone has led people to whisper that Britto could be Satoshi under a different name. No proof supports that idea. Experts say its more likely just a coincidence.
Brittos lone emoji on X was verified by Ripple CTO David Schwartz. That confirmation set off a wave of theories about what might come next.
Some speculated a new protocol update. Others thought it hinted at a partnership or a fresh product launch. So far, nothing public has followed the post.
While he stayed away from interviews, Britto never stopped working. He co?founded PolySign, a crypto custody firm that now operates under Ripple Custody.
That arm provides secure storage for institutions holding digital coins. Based on filings, PolySign handled an estimated $1.5 billion in assets last year.
Its integration into Ripples services shows Brittos influence lives on, even if his name doesnt show up on conference schedules.
With XRP trading near its recent range, some investors say theyre watching for any hint of action from Brittos wallet.
Price targets in the community sometimes stretch to $10,000 per XRP. Those figures come without verification, and many traders treat them as wishful thinking. Still, a lot can happen if even a fraction of Brittos holdings moves.
Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView