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‘Ghost Chain’: XRP Ledger Under Fire For 93% Bot Transactions, Ripple Veteran Schwartz Defends

CoinGape·September 10, 2026·1 min read
‘Ghost Chain’: XRP Ledger Under Fire For 93% Bot Transactions, Ripple Veteran Schwartz Defends

A Bitquery report shows 793 accounts drove over 93% of XRP Ledger network activity in August 2026, drawing criticism that the chain's usage is bot-dominated. Ripple veteran Schwartz defended the ledger against the 'ghost chain' label, arguing the transaction profile reflects its design.

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