Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple Labs, has expressed strong support for a U.S. digital asset reserve encompassing a diverse range of cryptocurrencies rather than favoring just one, such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ripple’s own token, XRP.
Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse emphasized his belief in a multichain ecosystem, stating, “I own XRP, BTC, and ETH, among a handful of others – we live in a multichain world, and I’ve advocated for a level-playing field instead of one token versus another. If a govt digital asset reserve is created, I believe it should be representative of the industry, not just one token.”
Some thoughts on maximalism… let me say this as clearly as I can – the crypto industry has a real shot, here and now, to achieve the many goals we have in common, IF we work together instead of tearing each other down. This is not, and never will be, a zero-sum game.
— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 27, 2025
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This perspective aligns with growing calls for inclusivity in the digital asset sector, where competition between tokens often undermines broader adoption and innovation. Garlinghouse specifically criticized “maximalism,” which he described as the “enemy of crypto progress,” praising the decline of such thinking among industry participants.
The discussion comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about evaluating the creation of a national digital asset stockpile. The move, proposed as part of his campaign for the upcoming election, has sparked debate across the cryptocurrency market. However, predictions from decentralized betting platform Polymarket suggest only a 17% likelihood of Trump greenlighting the project within the first 100 days of his administration.
Bitcoin, as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and with the highest level of institutional adoption, is widely expected to be a key candidate for any potential reserve. However, Garlinghouse’s remarks advocate for a more inclusive approach that reflects the evolving diversity and utility of the blockchain space.
Ripple, known for using XRP in cross-border payment solutions, has consistently championed interoperability and innovation. Meanwhile, XRP has faced market volatility, trading at $3.09 before dropping to $2.65, according to CoinDesk.
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Garlinghouse’s call for a representative reserve underscores a broader vision for the future of crypto—one that prioritizes collaboration over competition, ensuring that the digital asset sector thrives as a whole.
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