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Hoffman’s comments sparked new conversations within the crypto world about how Ethereum functions financially, the expansion of Layer-2 technologies, and how increased usage affects the price of ETH. While he believes Ethereum has reached a fair market value, he also pointed out that the current ecosystem seems to be benefiting app developers and rollups more than those who hold ETH.

XRP on a Rollercoaster: Smiles, Slips, and Token Dreams

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Our dear little coin has slid a tidy 2.6% over the past week-yes, the kind of slide that makes you wonder if the universe is just playing a cosmic joke on us. Overall, it’s had a roughly 9% decline over two weeks, 8% over a month, and a jaw‑dropping 42% over the past year. That’s a lot of dropping: if you’re renting a roof, you might want to consider a more stable investment.