Cryptocurrency investors generally do not think of XRP as a competitor to Ethereum. Instead, blockchain coins such as Solana, Cardano, BNB Coin and Avalanche are considered. However, XRP Ledger (XRPL) extends the RippleNet ecosystem and serves as a DeFi chain. XRPL supports coin issuance, smart contracts, and DeFi use cases, making XRP a rival to Ethereum. 🚀

XRPL lead developer Wietse Wind explained the project's roadmap: "If we can build on Vitalik Buterin's contributions, deliver better L1 smart contracts that can be used in real life, and increase developer and retail efficiency, we are on the right track." This concerns user statistics, developers and investors. 🌐