
Behold, the details: Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, and their ilk have not merely purchased shares in Ripple, but have woven a tapestry of protections so intricate that even the most astute observer might find themselves bewildered. These investors, ever the prudents, have secured the right to sell their shares back to Ripple at a guaranteed 10% annual return, should the company not grace the public markets before the appointed time. A most ingenious arrangement, ensuring that even if Ripple’s fortunes wane, the investors shall depart with their gains, like a well-tailored gown that never loses its luster.