# This Is Why XRP Exists

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Podcast: [On The Chain - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency News + Opinion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-chain-blockchain-and-cryptocurrency-news-opinion-628887)
Published: 2026-06-11T01:33:26+00:00
Episode link: https://onthechain.io/podcast/this-is-why-xrp-exists/
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## Resource

For years, XRP holders have been told the story was about payments. But after this week's announcements from Ripple, XRPL, RLUSD, Mastercard, and the growing push toward autonomous AI transactions, a much bigger question is beginning to emerge. What if payments were never the destination? Tonight, we connect the dots between Ripple's new XRPL AI Starter Kit, Mastercard's Agent Pay initiative, RLUSD, AI agents, machine-to-machine commerce, XRP perpetuals on Kalshi, Flare's growing role in decentralized data infrastructure, and why Tom Lee believes AI actually increases the need for blockchain. We'll also discuss the latest developments surrounding the Clarity Act, Ripple's expansion into Asia, formal verification efforts on the XRP Ledger, and the biggest stories shaping crypto, markets, and geopolitics. The more pieces that emerge, the harder it becomes to ignore one possibility: This may be why XRP exists. 👍 If you enjoy the content, hit the Like button, Subscribe to the channel, and help us take OTC to the Moon! 👇 SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN 👇 ☕ Badassery Coffee https://badasserycoffee.com 🪙 OTC Mint https://otc.one/mint 👕 OTC Merch https://otc.one/shop 📧 Subscribe To OTC https://onthechain.io/subscribe/ 💰 Buy Us A Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/onthechain FOLLOW 🌐 Website https://onthechain.io 𝕏 On The Chain https://x.com/On_The_Chain 👤 Jeff https://x.com/Jeff_OnTheChain 👤 Chip https://x.com/stephenchip ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The information discussed in this video is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this broadcast should be considered financial, investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Jeff, Chip, On The Chain, and any guests appearing on this channel are not financial advisors. Always conduct your own research and consult…

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