Fresh Data on XRP Ledger Electricity Consumption and Carbon Emissions

Fresh figures shared by an XRPL validator show detailed insights into the XRP Ledger’s electricity consumption. According to the data, the ledger consumes approximately 493,677 kilowatt-hours per year. When measured per individual XRP, the consumption equates to 0.0000224054 watt-hours, while per transaction, the figure stands at 0.0201078255 watt-hours. This represents an extremely low energy demand compared with other blockchain networks, particularly those that rely on proof-of-work consensus. The validator emphasized that a single transaction on the XRP Ledger consumes about the same amount of electricity as running an LED light for one millisecond. Fresh Data on XRP Ledger electricity consumption and carbon emissions. Whole network has a carbon footprint of one transatlantic flight with a Boeing 747. One XRPL transaction consumes electricity equal to running a LED light for 1 milisecond. pic.twitter.com/FG3PRbZMyA — Vet (@Vet_X0) September 2, 2025 Carbon Footprint Assessment The same report outlined the XRP Ledger’s carbon emissions. Annual emissions were measured at 63 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent. On a per-unit basis, emissions per XRP amount to 0.00903 milligrams CO₂ equivalent, while each transaction accounts for 8.10258 milligrams CO₂ equivalent. The validator compared the entire ledger’s yearly footprint to that of a single transatlantic flight with a Boeing 747. This underscores how the XRP Ledger maintains an environmentally efficient profile despite handling large-scale transactions and supporting global usage. Broader Comparisons with Bitcoin The post attracted further commentary when another user asked how the Bitcoin network compares in terms of emissions. A response referencing Digiconomist’s recent data explained that Bitcoin’s annual carbon footprint is approximately 104 million tons of CO₂ equivalent, with electricity consumption of about 187 terawatt-hours. In contrast, the XRP Ledger’s 63 tons of CO₂ equivalent amounts to a footprint roughly 1.6 million times smaller than Bitcoin’s. The same comparison highlighted that a Bitcoin transaction emits an estimated 578 kilograms of CO₂ , while an XRP Ledger transaction requires only a negligible 0.00002 kilowatt-hours of energy. Significance of the Data The release of these updated figures underscores the environmental position of the XRP Ledger. With blockchain technology often scrutinized for its energy usage, the reported statistics emphasize the differences between proof-of-stake or consensus-based systems and proof-of-work models. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The validator’s presentation of electricity and carbon data, combined with independent references to Bitcoin’s consumption, illustrates a substantial gap in efficiency and sustainability between the two networks. This latest data reinforces the case for the XRP Ledger as a low-impact blockchain, both in terms of electricity use and carbon emissions. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Fresh Data on XRP Ledger Electricity Consumption and Carbon Emissions appeared first on Times Tabloid .