New data released by an XRPL validator sheds light on the energy efficiency of the XRP Ledger, revealing its incredibly low electricity consumption compared to other blockchain networks. 493,677 kilowatt-hours annually represent a small fraction of the energy needed for a single XRP transaction. The report highlights that this equates to less than the energy required to illuminate a LED light for a mere millisecond. This figure offers a stark contrast with Bitcoin’s enormous carbon footprint, emphasizing the environmental advantages of the XRP Ledger. The validator further compared these figures to illustrate the efficiency of the XRPL, comparing its annual emissions to a transatlantic flight and the energy consumed per transaction on the network. The post sparked discussion about the XRP Ledger’s low-impact design and the sustainability of different consensus models in blockchain technology.