XRP Community Reacts with Fury as US Government Excludes Cryptocurrency from GDP Data Release

The US government’s recent publication of GDP data on public blockchains has sparked controversy within the XRP community, particularly concerning its exclusion of XRP. The Commerce Department utilized blockchain technology to distribute this information across nine networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, TRON, Stellar, Avalanche, Arbitrum One, Polygon PoS, and Optimism. However, XRP was left out, igniting outrage among supporters who believe the cryptocurrency’s significant role in the crypto sector warrants inclusion.     While some praised the move for enhancing transparency and accessibility, the exclusion of XRP sparked immediate criticism from the XRP community. Twitter users expressed disappointment, questioning why such a major project would leave XRP out of the data distribution list. Prominent voices like The Real Remi Relief (@RemiReliefX) took to social media, highlighting the absence of XRP with tweets expressing disbelief and urging for inclusion in future blockchain initiatives. Other community members echoed similar sentiments, including @LooperTwitagra who pointed out the lack of Hedera from the list.   This decision has cast doubt on XRP’s future role in government-related blockchain applications as the community debates whether its exclusion signifies a shift towards specific blockchains or simply a technical oversight. The move by the US government underscores the increasing adoption of blockchain technology for data sharing, prompting discussion about how this initiative impacts the wider crypto landscape and the potential roles various cryptocurrencies might play going forward.