Ripple Labs Origins Questioned by 1991 Theory
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最新报道：Ripple Labs' origins are under scrutiny as a 1991 research paper by David Chaum resurfaces, suggesting early concepts for blockchain-like technology. The paper titled "Achieving Electronic Privacy" outlined a system resembling modern distributed ledgers, predating Bitcoin by nearly two decades. While Ripple's XRP ledger launched in 2012, crypto historians note striking similarities between Chaum's theoretical framework and Ripple's eventual implementation. The timing coincides with Ripple co-founder Jed McCaleb's early interest in digital currencies during the 1990s. This revelation raises questions about intellectual property lineage in crypto, though Ripple maintains its technology was independently developed. The debate highlights how foundational cryptographic research often precedes commercial blockchain applications by years.
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