Ripple's XRP technology is gaining traction in CBDC pilot programs across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with AI models ranking it among the top three candidates for future CBDC interoperability standards. The XRP Ledger's ability to handle tokenization and its low energy footprint—producing just 1,110 pounds of electronic waste and impacting over 8 cubic miles of natural resources per transaction—positions it as a sustainable alternative in cross-border payments and digital asset management.