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Key Takeaways:
- Ripple co-founder Arthur Britto posted publicly for the first time, sparking community curiosity.
- XRP surged over 8% following Britto’s post, amid broader market optimism.
- Britto remains one of crypto’s most private figures, maintaining an air of mystery around his identity.
Arthur Britto, the enigmatic co-founder of Ripple, made waves in the crypto community on Monday with his first-ever post on X (formerly Twitter) since creating the account in 2011. The post, a simple “face without a mouth” emoji, left many speculating about its meaning.
😶
— Arthur Britto (@ahbritto) June 23, 2025
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, quickly confirmed that Britto’s account had not been compromised, adding to the intrigue.
I can confirm this was not a hack or compromise.
— David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz (@JoelKatz) June 23, 2025
Arthur Britto: The Mystery Behind Ripple’s Co-Founder
Britto is one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, developed in 2012 alongside David Schwartz and Jed McCaleb. He also co-founded NewCoin, which eventually became Ripple Labs. Unlike his more public peers, Britto is known for his intense privacy — there are no verified photos of him, and he has never given an interview.
In addition to his role at Ripple, Britto is listed as founder and president of blockchain infrastructure firm PolySign. His name occasionally surfaces in legal documents, including the ongoing SEC lawsuit against Ripple and a 2015 lawsuit he filed against McCaleb over Stellar’s creation.
XRP Price Surges Following Britto’s Post
Shortly after Britto’s post, XRP saw a notable 8.1% increase over 24 hours. The token’s price rose from a 24-hour low of $1.97 to around $2.20.
While the broader crypto market is also rebounding — partly due to optimism over a potential ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict — the timing of Britto’s rare public post has added a spark to XRP’s momentum.
Also Read: Ripple Co-Founder Breaks 14-Year Silence — XRP Price Rallies Toward $3
Britto’s Privacy Continues to Fuel Curiosity
Despite conspiracy theories questioning his existence, numerous sources confirm Britto is real but “intensely private.” Ripple’s communications team previously stated that Britto avoids public life to shield himself from the pressures of corporate leadership.
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