With XRP experiencing short-term price volatility, an influential figure in the community has offered an optimistic outlook on its long-term role.

On March 11 local time, blockchain outlet The Crypto Basic reported that crypto community figure and Black Swan Capitalist co-founder Vandell Aljarrah (반델 알자라) recently wrote on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that "the path XRP takes isn’t a mystery." He stressed that despite short-term market turmoil, XRP is moving toward taking on an important role in the global financial system.

The broader crypto market is seeing increased price volatility amid an overall weak trend. XRP is also struggling on price, but some community figures are focusing on its potential use from a long-term perspective.

They see, in particular, XRP’s potential to serve as a bridge asset in international remittances and payments as a key value. No specific timing has been presented on when such expectations will materialise.

Aljarrah did not disclose specific details on XRP’s future direction in these remarks, but recalled an example he mentioned in early 2025. He cited past comments by former U.S. Treasury Secretary Rosie Rios (로지 리오스) as an example of XRP’s practicality.

Rios previously cited XRP’s practical potential as a reason for joining Ripple’s board. In a past speech at a global business event, he said XRP was not merely a store of value but a tool to make cross-border payments faster and cheaper.

Rios also stressed that XRP is an asset with practical financial utility and said it differs from some cryptocurrencies that are seen as stores of value without substance. He assessed XRP as a technology-based asset that could be used by real financial institutions.

Meanwhile, recent information indicates that Rios is no longer on Ripple’s board. Ripple’s official leadership page lists board members including Chairman Chris Larsen (크리스 라센) and CEO Brad Garlinghouse (브래드 갈링하우스), and Rios’ name is not included.

In the industry, Rios is believed to have stepped down from the board around January 2026, but neither Ripple nor Rios has stated an official position on the exact timing or reason.

Aljarrah said about Rios’ departure from the board that "it’s possible she completed the role she had as part of a bigger plan," but did not provide specific grounds.

Some in the community have interpreted Rios’ board participation as contributing to boosting Ripple’s credibility during past legal disputes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such claims have not been officially confirmed.

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