Crypto
XRP Ledger Bot Activity Sparks Controversy Amid Low Transaction Costs
Data from August 2026 revealed that 793 accounts generated 93.2% of XRP Ledger transactions, sparking concerns about bot and spam activity dominating the network.
Critics labeled the blockchain a 'ghost chain,' suggesting low real user engagement.
Ripple's former CTO and supporters argue that low transaction costs naturally encourage both small and valuable transactions, and that focusing only on bots overlooks legitimate use cases like payments and tokenization.