Does Amazon Have Any Right to the XRP Escrow? You Need to See This

Rumors in the crypto community often grow faster than facts. Recently, Digital Asset Investor reignited one of the most persistent stories in the XRP space — a supposed secret partnership between Ripple and Amazon involving billions of XRP tokens. The claim traces back to a 2015 document suggesting that Amazon holds a stake of 5 billion XRP locked in escrow. But is there any truth to this?

Understanding Ripple’s XRP Escrow System

Ripple implemented an escrow system to ensure a predictable release of tokens. The company locked 55 billion XRP into multiple time-based escrows, releasing one billion each month. Any unused XRP automatically returns to the end of the queue. This system was meant to control market supply and reassure investors that Ripple could not flood the market suddenly. These escrow contracts are public and viewable on the XRP Ledger. Each monthly release follows a transparent schedule, making it nearly impossible to hide large transfers or secret allocations.

The Origin of the Amazon Rumor

Digital Asset Investor’s recent post referenced an old claim suggesting that Amazon negotiated a deal with Ripple in 2015. The alleged deal supposedly gave Amazon rights to 5 billion XRP, locked until a later partnership announcement. The resurfaced screenshot attributed to “Kendra Hill” claimed the partnership was deliberately kept secret to allow major investors to buy early. Despite its viral spread, no official evidence has ever supported this claim. Neither Ripple nor Amazon has confirmed any relationship involving XRP ownership or escrow rights. Ripple’s public escrow transactions and disclosures also show no links to Amazon or any entity resembling it.

Ripple CTO’s Clarification on Escrow Rights

Ripple CTO David Schwartz recently explained how Ripple can manage its escrowed XRP. According to him, Ripple could sell the right to receive tokens that will be released from escrow in the future. It could even sell the accounts that the escrow completes into. However, such sales do not give buyers immediate control over locked XRP. The tokens would remain inaccessible until their scheduled release date. This means even if a company, such as Amazon, had acquired rights to future XRP releases, it would not yet hold or use the tokens.

So, Does Amazon Have Any Rights?

As of now, there is no confirmed evidence that Amazon has any rights to Ripple’s XRP escrow. The claim remains unverified, and no filings, corporate statements, or on-chain data support it. Ripple’s escrow transactions continue to follow a predictable pattern, fully visible on the ledger. While Schwartz’s comment confirms that Ripple can sell future rights, it does not prove that Amazon or any specific company holds such rights. Until Ripple or Amazon releases an official statement, this story remains speculative.

Final Thoughts

Digital Asset Investor’s post raises a fascinating question about Ripple’s flexibility in managing escrowed XRP. However, speculation should never replace verifiable evidence. Ripple’s escrow system is transparent, and any major transaction would leave a clear trace on the blockchain. For now, the alleged Amazon–XRP connection remains one of crypto’s most enduring mysteries — unproven, intriguing, and worth watching closely if future disclosures ever surface.

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