Arthur Britto, Ripple’s private co-founder, made his first public move online since 2011.
- Arthur Britto, co-creator of XRP, posted to X for the first time ever.
- Ripple CTO confirmed the account was not hacked.
- XRP price jumped over 8% following the post.
Britto Makes First Post Since Ripple’s Creation
On June 24, Arthur Britto posted a silent face emoji on X. This was his first post since he opened the account in 2011. The emoji shows a face with no mouth, usually used to show silence or shock.
David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, confirmed that Britto’s post was real and not a hack.
Who Is Arthur Britto?
Britto was one of the original creators of the XRP Ledger. He worked with David Schwartz and Jed McCaleb in 2012 to launch the blockchain. He also helped create Ripple Labs, the company behind it.
Britto is known for being extremely private. There are no known photos of him. He has never given a public interview or speech. Some people have even questioned if he’s real, but Ripple staff confirm that he is.
Other Roles and Legal Mentions
Britto has been listed as the founder and president of PolySign, a blockchain infrastructure company. He once appeared as a director for Bitstamp in company records from 2014.
His name also appears in court papers, including Ripple’s legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2015, he sued McCaleb, claiming McCaleb copied Ripple’s code to launch Stellar.
Britto’s Post Affects XRP Price
After Britto posted on X, XRP rose more than 8% within 14 hours. The coin reached a low of $1.97 before climbing to $2.20. It is unclear if the post caused the jump, but the timing matches.
Other market news may have also helped XRP’s price, including news of a possible ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Britto’s Privacy Explained
Ripple’s team said Britto stays private because public life might be stressful. They describe him as an “introvert” who has no interest in fame.
Source: cointelegraph.com
