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XRP Ledger Criticized for 'Ghost Chain' Effect

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The XRP Ledger has come under fire for its uneven distribution of transactions on the network. A study by Bitquery found that in August, 793 accounts comprised more than 93% of all network activity.

Ripple veteran Schwartz defended the platform, but critics argue that this 'ghost chain' effect is problematic and could lead to centralization issues.

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