A newly circulated 2012 agreement involving Ripple founders Chris Larsen, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto has resurfaced amid Ripple’s $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road. The revelation is intensifying speculation that Britto may have played a quiet but strategic role in Ripple’s recent moves, possibly even contributing to Hidden Road behind the scenes. Shared by prominent crypto commentator Echo X (@echodatruth), the document confirms that Britto was granted 2% of all Ripple Credits (now known as XRP) and a lifetime license to build on the Ripple platform. HISTORICAL DOCUMENT LEAKED Signed on Sept 17, 2012, this agreement between Chris Larsen, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto confirms that Britto received 2% of ALL XRP (then called "Ripple Credits") and more importantly, it gave him lifetime rights to build on the Ripple… pic.twitter.com/lyZfZNJqPw — Echo 𝕏 (@echodatruth) June 3, 2025 Early Distribution Terms and Britto’s Lifetime License The agreement outlines several foundational aspects of Ripple’s early structure. It confirms that 80% of all Ripple Credits were to be allocated to the company, with Britto receiving a fixed 2% allocation. This grant was designed to be protected even if the official ledger was revised or a new ledger was created within 36 months of the agreement. The document also emphasizes Britto’s permanent role in Ripple’s technological ecosystem. Under Section 3, Britto consents to open-source his contribution to the Ripple platform, alongside other founders, while receiving “a lifetime, fully paid up license to develop apps or new functionalities on the Ripple platform.” This clause ensured that Britto, who committed the code that gave XRP its fixed supply , would not require additional approvals to build on Ripple’s infrastructure indefinitely. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 How Is Britto Connected to Hidden Road? Speculation is mounting within crypto circles about whether Arthur Britto may have quietly contributed to the development of Hidden Road. Given Britto’s lifetime rights to build on the Ripple platform, Echo X believes he could have played a role in shaping the infrastructure of Hidden Road. The suggestion is that Hidden Road could now serve as a backchannel pipeline into RippleNet, Ripple’s global payments network. The company’s recent launch of over-the-counter (OTC) crypto swaps further supports this idea of working in silence to advance the XRP ecosystem. The Mystery Surrounding Britto’s Role While there is no direct evidence in the agreement itself linking Britto to Hidden Road, any direct or indirect influence on new Ripple-connected entities would not require public disclosure under the original agreement’s terms. Although Britto’s involvement with Hidden Road remains unverified, Ripple has many silent partnerships . While Britto has remained absent from public discussions surrounding Ripple in recent years, this agreement makes his involvement in the prime broker possible. 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 Leaked Ripple Agreement Sparks Speculation Among XRP Army appeared first on Times Tabloid .
