Study Reveals XRP Ledger's Yearly Carbon Emissions Equivalent to One Boeing 747 Flight
Environmental Impact: XRP Ledger's annual carbon emissions are only 63 tons of CO₂ equivalent, achieved through renewable energy offsets, making it a leader in sustainable blockchain technology with minimal energy consumption per transaction.
Market Activity: Despite a significant market cap growth in real-world asset tokenization to $131.6 million, user engagement metrics declined, with daily active addresses dropping 41% and transaction volume decreasing by 20%.
Stablecoin Growth: The XRP Ledger ecosystem saw a 49% increase in Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, alongside new stablecoin launches, enhancing options for cross-border transactions and decentralized finance.
NFT Resurgence: Non-fungible token activity surged, with daily transactions increasing by nearly 227% and minting activity reaching approximately 13.5 million, indicating a renewed interest in digital collectibles on the platform.
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