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Did Elon Musk Just Give a Subtle Nod to XRP?

Is Ethereum’s Biggest Asset Turning Into Its Biggest Problem?

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What we’ll cover today:

🚀 Did Elon Musk Just Spark a New Wave for XRP?

💥 Is Ethereum’s Biggest Asset Turning Into Its Biggest Problem?

💸 What if You Could Turn $3,000 into $9M in Just 3 Days?

1. Did Elon Musk Just Spark a New Wave for XRP?

Source: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters

The tech mogul’s brief mention of the altcoin during a rally in Pennsylvania set the crypto market abuzz.

Though he kept his stance neutral—neither for nor against—his comment on how crypto supports individual freedom was enough to increase prices.

Ethereum led a 4% rise, and other altcoins followed.

But here’s the kicker: Musk teased a role as head of the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ (D.O.G.E) under the Trump administration.

  • Yes, it's real, and it’s got everyone talking.

Meanwhile, Ripple is pushing forward despite legal battles. Here’s what’s happening:

  • The XRP Ledger has seen a surge in active wallets.

  • Ripple plans to keep expanding, with discussions of a potential IPO.

  • The IPO is likely delayed until after the U.S. elections.

So, what does all this mean for XRP’s future?

2. Is Ethereum’s Biggest Asset Turning Into Its Biggest Problem?

Photo: Pavel Sinagl

Vitalik Buterin thinks it could be.

Right now, huge staking pools are hogging the network.

Smaller players are getting pushed out, and that spells trouble.

But Buterin has a plan to shake things up.

Here’s his fix:

  • Cap how much Ether anyone can stake

  • Limit penalties to 12.5%

Recently, two block builders produced 88% of blocks.

It’s clear something needs to change.

Buterin’s solution involves:

  • A smarter, two-tier staking system

  • New ideas for block production like “fork-choice-enforced inclusion lists” and “BRAID”

These changes aim to spread power and keep things balanced.

Can they keep Ethereum’s decentralised dream alive?

Buterin’s betting on it.

3. What if You Could Turn $3,000 into $9M in Just 3 Days?

That’s exactly what happened when a crypto trader bet on Numogram (GNON), a new Solana-based memecoin.

Launched on October 17, GNON shot up 3,000x, fueled by social media buzz and the wild world of memecoins.

Here’s how it happened:

  • Moonshot listing: The hype took off after GNON was listed on Moonshot, a platform popular with traders seeking the next big win.

  • Social media frenzy: The buzz around the token spread quickly, driving its price up.

  • No solid foundation: Experts caution that this rally might be a short-lived thrill since there’s no real substance backing it.

Hao Yang from Bybit calls memecoins a rebellion against traditional finance, comparing their rise to punk rock.

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