Why Is Everyone Freaking Out About XRP Forks, RLUSD, and Cardano’s Golden Cross? 😂

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Alright, let’s get into this mess of crypto drama because apparently, people have *nothing better to do* than speculate about blockchains. 🙄

Ripple CTO Explains Why Forking XRP Isn’t as Sexy as It Sounds

So David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO, finally decided to put an end to the endless chatter about forking XRP. You know, like when your friend says they’re “thinking about starting a podcast,” but then they never actually do it? Same energy here.

  • Schwartz’s take: Any blockchain can fork if people disagree on the rules. Groundbreaking, right?

Here’s the deal: Schwartz went on X (formerly Twitter) to explain that forks are technically possible but not exactly a walk in the park. Sure, anyone can fork a blockchain, but convincing people to care about your new version is another story. 🥱

He pointed out that while forks sound cool in theory-like doubling throughput or focusing on niche use cases-the market usually picks one side and leaves the other in the dust. Translation: Forks are less “revolutionary” and more “backup plan.” Thanks for clearing that up, Dave. 👏

Aave Jumps on the RLUSD Bandwagon 🚜

Meanwhile, Aave just launched its shiny new lending platform called Horizon, and guess who’s the star of the show? Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. 🎤 Cue the applause!

  • What’s Horizon? It’s Aave’s attempt to merge traditional finance with DeFi, which sounds like trying to mix oil and water, but okay.

Ripple’s RLUSD is now front and center on Horizon, helping institutions use tokenized products as collateral. Reece Merrick from Ripple even said it’s “great” to see RLUSD playing a big role. Yeah, Reece, we’re sure you’re thrilled. 😉

Fun fact: Back in April, users dumped $76 million worth of RLUSD onto Aave in just one day. That’s either impressive or terrifying, depending on how you look at it. Either way, Jack McDonald from Ripple called stablecoin growth “exploding,” which feels dramatic but also accurate. 💥

Cardano’s Price Drama: Will It Hit the Golden Cross? 🤔

Finally, let’s talk about Cardano, the perpetual underdog of crypto. ADA is currently trading at $0.8683, up 0.95% in 24 hours. Not exactly setting the world on fire, but hey, progress is progress.

  • The chart setup: On the 3-hour chart, the 9-day MA is flirting with the 26-day MA. Awkward! 😳

Apparently, a golden cross is on the horizon (pun intended), which crypto enthusiasts treat like the second coming of Bitcoin. If Cardano can break through $0.90, we might see some real action. But until then, it’s just another bull-bear tug-of-war. 🐂🐻

So will ADA make it to the promised land of $1.01? Who knows. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that crypto markets love a good tease. 😏

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2025-08-30 00:34