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The post US Government Research Paper Validates Ripple’s Technology appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A little-known U.S. government research paper from 2018–2019 is now gaining community attention, as it sees Ripple (XRP) as a trusted ledger for its role in a regulated financial environment. The paper was written for government and aerospace use, not for crypto trading or speculation, making its findings especially important for Ripple XRP’s future. US Research Paper Separates Blockchain From DLT According to the research presented at US Space Symposiums, governments do not focus only on “blockchain.” Instead, they care more about Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) as a whole. The report explains that while blockchain works well for open and public networks, governments and regulated institutions often need something different. The paper highlights that DLT can exist without public mining, open access, or anonymous users. This makes it suitable for governments, which require systems with clear rules, identity checks, control, and compliance with existing laws. Ripple Named for Trusted and Regulated Systems When the paper discusses permissioned and trusted ledgers, it directly points to Ripple’s architecture as a working example.  Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, which are mentioned as open and permissionless systems, Ripple is designed for banks, payment companies, and institutions that need built-in trust and control. The research shows that Ripple can help with things like managing identities, sharing data safely, settling payments, and handling licenses or certifications. These are practical, real-world needs for governments and big organizations that cannot risk system failures or legal problems. Ripple Real World Usage  Ripple’s payment network is now used by hundreds of financial institutions across more than 90 countries for faster and cheaper global transfers.  Institutions that use Ripple’s tech for cross-border payments include major banks like Santander, Standard Chartered, SBI Holdings in Japan, PNC Bank, and…

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