How blockchain security incidents unfold: A protocol reveals a critical vulnerability, and developers work through the night to patch it. Usually, the price plunges first, then sentiment gradually recovers once the patch is deployed. AVAX founder Emin Gün Sirer warns that AI could uncover hidden vulnerabilities in the XRP Ledger, which has previously relied on emergency upgrades to close a series of security issues.
Current prices: XRP is at 1.40, up just 0.2% in 24 hours, with volatility still subdued—the market hasn’t priced in this risk yet. AVAX is at 10.60, up 1.7%; the party sounding the alarm isn’t under pressure itself. Large on-chain transfers and the progress of validator node upgrades are leading indicators, while price reactions often lag by several hours.#XRP #AVAX
Current prices: XRP is at 1.40, up just 0.2% in 24 hours, with volatility still subdued—the market hasn’t priced in this risk yet. AVAX is at 10.60, up 1.7%; the party sounding the alarm isn’t under pressure itself. Large on-chain transfers and the progress of validator node upgrades are leading indicators, while price reactions often lag by several hours.#XRP #AVAX