The crypto community is buzzing with a mix of excitement and caution as rumors circulate about Google’s possible involvement with the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Edo Farina, CEO of Alpha Lions Academy and Head of Social Adoption at XRP Healthcare, recently shared a screenshot on social media, indicating that Google may be running XRPL nodes.

The screenshot displayed a list of IP addresses associated with computers running nodes on the XRPL. To everyone’s surprise, Google’s LLC was listed as one of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs), sparking speculation about the tech giant’s engagement with XRPL.

Drawing comparisons to Microsoft, who runs an XRPL validator node through its Azure Blockchain as a Service (BaaS), Farina concluded that Google might also be running XRPL nodes. This revelation has ignited hope among many XRP community members, who anticipate that Google’s involvement could bolster the position of XRP in the crypto market.

However, not all community members welcomed this news with unquestioning enthusiasm. Some raised doubts and sought to provide further clarification on the data exposed in the screenshot. A prominent XRPL Ambassador, known as Daniel, responded to the post, explaining that the IP associated with Google was likely a result of someone running Ripple on Google Cloud’s infrastructure. Daniel suggested that a customer, rather than Google itself, was responsible for running XRPL nodes on the Google Cloud platform.

In addition to the Google speculation, recent developments on the XRPL Layer-2 platform called Evernode have also caught the attention of the crypto community. Evernode, a smart contract solution built on XRPL, announced its target launch date of November 27th. To celebrate the platform’s takeoff, Evernode plans to reward XRP investors holding a significant number of its native token, Evers, with an airdrop.

Approximately 5,160,960 Evers will be distributed to XRP holders who possess at least 50,000 XRP tokens on their Xahau wallets on XRPL. As part of the upcoming beta tester airdrop, Evernode has introduced a 500 Ever registration fee and will provide beta hosts with a full gift during the platform launch.

While the news surrounding Google’s potential involvement with XRPL remains unconfirmed, it highlights the ripple effect that the tech giant’s engagement in the crypto space could have on XRP and the wider market. The release of Evernode’s smart contract solution showcases the ongoing innovation within the XRP ecosystem, further solidifying its relevance and potential for growth.

As the crypto community eagerly awaits any official announcements or clarifications, the intersection of big players like Google and emerging solutions like Evernode continues to shape the future trajectory of XRP and the broader blockchain landscape.

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