On a recent episode of the “When Shift Happens” podcast, Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, discussed his vision of creating a “better version of Bitcoin” with a talented team. He expressed admiration for the Bitcoin movement, labeling it as “incredible.” Larsen pointed out that Bitcoin’s conservative nature has actually served it well, saying, “We can argue that all sorts of things should be improved, but the basics are conservatism, and I think that’s really important.”
In contrast, he seemed to take a dig at his rival, Stellar, which notably burned over half of its XLM supply back in 2019. He criticized this approach for lacking stability and predictability. “Let’s burn half of this and change this. And let’s go in this direction,” he remarked, pointing out the chaotic nature of such decisions.
Larsen also commended the XRP community, calling it “surprising” and “incredible.” Meanwhile, he raised questions about the Ethereum community’s resilience. “They stood through thick and thin projects like Bitcoin people… Does that apply to the Ethereum community? We’ll see,” he noted thoughtfully.
The Risk of Publishing
During his podcast appearance, Larsen commented on the challenges of publishing in the United States, describing the process as “very bureaucratic.” He added that short sellers are always lurking, ready to undermine efforts. “And you’ve got a short seller who’s always trying to kill you,” he warned, explaining that these individuals can create panic that drives stock prices down.
Previously, Ripple President Monica mentioned that the company is not looking to go public any time soon.
