- David Schwartz rejects claims XRP transactions can be censored
- XRPL protocol rules prevent any single party blocking transfers
- Escrowed XRP unlocks automatically under predefined consensus conditions
Renewed allegations about XRP censorship have once again circulated across social media platforms. Critics questioned whether Ripple or affiliated validators could block or freeze transactions on the XRP Ledger. In response, David Schwartz addressed the issue directly and rejected those claims.
Schwartz stated that the XRP Ledger does not permit any single entity to block a valid transaction. He explained that the protocol contains no mechanism that allows discretionary censorship. Moreover, he emphasized that even Ripple cannot interfere with transactions that comply with consensus rules. The network processes valid transfers automatically once validators reach an agreement.
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He added that a transaction would only fail if the sender modifies its validity conditions. In that case, the ledger rejects it because it no longer meets protocol standards. Otherwise, validators confirm and finalize the transaction under established consensus logic. Consequently, compliant transactions cannot be selectively stopped.
Validators Cannot Rewrite Ledger History
Concerns also focused on Ripple’s Unique Node List and whether it enables institutional control. Those arguments were raised by Justin Bons, who suggested validator coordination could influence outcomes. However, Schwartz dismissed that assertion and described it as objectively incorrect.
He compared the claim to suggesting that a majority of Bitcoin miners could create new coins at will. Additionally, he clarified that validators cannot force honest nodes to accept double-spends. They also cannot rewrite balances or fabricate XRP supply. Even if a coordinated majority attempted disruption, they could only pause consensus temporarily.
Importantly, honest nodes would reject invalid changes, preserving ledger integrity. Therefore, validators remain bound by protocol rules and cannot alter transaction history.
Escrow Unlocks Operate Through Protocol Logic
Beyond censorship claims, Schwartz clarified how XRP escrow functions work. He explained that any participant can place XRP into escrow under predefined conditions. Once those conditions expire or are satisfied, the funds unlock automatically.
He stressed that the release process depends entirely on protocol logic. No central authority grants approval or exercises discretion over escrow outcomes. Consequently, escrowed XRP becomes accessible strictly under consensus rules rather than corporate control.
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