The simplest and easiest explanation for retail investors (in plain language) Brothers and sisters, you have held XRP for a long time, and recently heard that Ripple has set up a "Trust Bank," many people are starting to worry: "Will XRP no longer be decentralized? Will it be controlled by banks?"
"Will XRP become a stablecoin, forever worth $1?"
Let me explain in the simplest way, don't worry: 1. XRP itself has not changed at all, it is still decentralized. XRP runs on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain network.
This network is maintained by over 150 independent validators worldwide, and Ripple is just one of them, unable to make decisions alone. Even if Ripple disappears tomorrow, the XRP network will continue to operate (just like Bitcoin).
The Trust Bank is a "bank" opened by Ripple, not by XRP itself. The bank is regulated by the U.S. government, but the XRP network itself is not regulated.
→ Therefore: The decentralized advantage of XRP has not been lost and remains the same.
2. XRP will never become a stablecoin worth $1. The stablecoin launched by Ripple is called RLUSD, which is pegged to 1 dollar (similar to USDT, USDC).
XRP remains a freely floating currency, with its price determined by market supply and demand. In the future, it could be $0.5, $2, $5, $10... anything is possible.
The Trust Bank mainly helps large institutions securely hold RLUSD and XRP, while using XRP for faster and cheaper cross-border transfers.
→ Therefore: XRP will not become a $1 stablecoin, and the price potential is still there.
In summary:
Ripple opening a bank is like Apple opening an Apple Store— the store is regulated by the government, but the iPhone itself is still yours, and its price can rise and fall, no one can control how you use your phone.
For retail investors, this is a great benefit:
The bank license makes large institutions and banks more willing to use XRP and RLUSD. As usage increases in the future, demand will grow, and your XRP will have the opportunity to appreciate. Keep HODL-ing, don’t be afraid! The true practical value and institutional adoption are just starting to emerge. If you have any questions, ask me again, and I will explain it more simply!
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