Overview
- Ripple engineering leader J. Ayo Akinyele publicly raised the question of native staking on the XRP Ledger, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse amplifying the call for input.
- The XRPL burns transaction fees and uses a Proof of Association model where validator trust is not tied to token holdings, differentiating it from typical stake-based networks.
- Akinyele said any staking approach would require a sustainable rewards source and a fair distribution mechanism, citing potential fees from new programmability features as one option.
- He noted he has discussed the concept with Ripple CTO David Schwartz, underscoring senior engineering engagement without signaling a roadmap commitment.
- Developers highlighted existing yield options built off-ledger through platforms such as Flare, Doppler Finance, Uphold, Axelar and MoreMarkets, questioning the need for native rewards.