In the XRP community, I’m known as an insider with deep knowledge of XRP and crypto. I was first discovered through my blog, where I shared insider knowledge, market research, and more.

A fun fact about me

The XRP community knows me as Kendra Hill, the 1 million XRP girl.

What most of you don't know is that Hill is not actually my last name.

I lost a close friend a long time ago, and her last name was Hill. When I decided not to use my own last name publicly, I chose hers instead. In many ways, that choice reflects how I move through the world: intentionally, thoughtfully, and with meaning attached to everything I do.

Growing up in a Zionist family

Another fun fact that not many people know about me is that I am half Japanese and half Jewish. My mom, who is Japanese, met my dad while he was visiting Japan. He asked her to move to the US to be with him, and she did. I was born a year later.

I didn't grow up around my mom’s side of the family, and have not met many of them. I would like to go to Japan someday soon. Most of my time was spent around my dad’s side of the family, although I was never really close with them. I do have a younger cousin I adore, but beyond that, I never truly felt like I belonged. What others might call “family” never felt like family to me. It felt more like a a cult, and I was viewed as an outsider.

My family was always extremely dismissive towards me. They wanted me to be like them, but I never fit in because I'm nothing like them. My dad was born in Israel, and his side of the family is extremely pro-Zionist. Growing up in that environment as someone who felt like an outsider was uncomfortable. I was often treated poorly and made fun of for being half Japanese.

Over time, that sense of not belonging became impossible to ignore. I no longer speak to anyone in my family. I've fully separated myself. It has been over a year since I last spoke to my mom, and I do not plan on going back.

When people hear this, they often respond with “but they’re your family”. My belief is that the title of family needs to be earned. I refuse to participate in traditions or rituals that I do not agree with.

Right now, I live with my best friend and I'm focused on starting a new life. I live a minimalist lifestyle. I barely leave home. It won't always be this way, and for the time being I am perfectly fine with how things are. I'm happy.

Becoming the 1 million XRP girl

Within the XRP community, many people know me as “the 1 million XRP girl.”

In 2016, I received 1,000,000 XRP as a birthday gift. At the time it wasn't worth much, maybe $10,000 or less. And I didn't know what XRP was. It seemed like a strange gift and certainly not one I wanted. Little did I know, it would turn out to be the best gift I will ever receive.

My grandpa, a former investment banker and early adopter of Bitcoin, played a big role in helping me see the value of XRP and blockchain technology. He was always good at explaining complex things in an easy to understand way. My family had already been investing in Bitcoin, and my grandpa had friends who were early to both Bitcoin and XRP. Before my family started investing in XRP, my grandpa received some XRP from Ripple. Back then Ripple allowed Bitcoin holders to claim some XRP for free to grow the community.

When I was given XRP for my birthday, 750,000 XRP was locked in escrow until 2030, leaving me with 250,000 XRP that was liquid. I wasn’t happy about this. Being unable to access 75% of my portfolio really bothered me for a long time. Now, I’m grateful to have XRP waiting for me in 2030.

Discovering that people know my name

I became aware of my growing popularity when I was on Youtube searching for XRP videos and came across a livestream where a Youtuber was talking about my blog. I heard my name mentioned almost immediately after clicking onto the live stream. I said hello in the chat and received a warm response. Then I was asked to create a Telegram group to answer questions, and over 100 people joined. After talking with them for a few hours, I decided to delete the group and step away. I wasn't planning to be so public and didn't feel ready for that kind of attention.

Before I started my blog

Before starting my blog in July 2018, I was already active in the crypto space. I was completely private and never talked to anyone unless I had a question to ask. No one knew my name. I did not plan to be public at all.

I first learned about Ripple and XRP through my family, and then I did my own research to explore and learn about the rest of the crypto market. What interested me most at the time was the technology. Back then, I believed it could be used to create a better world. I am not as certain of that today. While the technology itself is clearly useful, and is said to be unstoppable, there are hidden variables in this world that will likely interfere.

At that time, I didn't know much about Zionism or power structures the way I do now. My views today are shaped by what I experienced within my own family. Feeling dismissed, excluded, and treated as lesser influenced my desire to take my own path in life.

Why I started my blog

When I started this blog, my intent was to share my knowledge and educate people on the value of XRP. I never imagined so many people would read it. I began to gain popularity in 2019 when top XRP Youtubers started sharing and referencing my blog posts. Although I was surprised that so many people cared, I have come to accept that I’m on this path for a reason. I have a lot to offer the world, along with big goals that I cannot accomplish alone. I feel like I'm on the right path, exactly where I’m meant to be. The XRP community has become a part of who I am.

Why I deleted old blog posts

To put it simply, I was trying to distance myself from the XRP community after being attacked/bullied. There were people who clearly did not want me around and they made an effort to turn the XRP community against me by spreading rumors and pushing narratives. It felt like people were quick to turn against me and it became too much so I deleted blog posts and separated myself from the XRP community. For the longest time, I wasn't planning to return. But now I'm back and I'm here to stay.

Finding my own path

When I separated from my family, I was forced to sell all my crypto to cover living expenses. Being on my own hasn’t been easy, but I’ve learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way to prepare me for the future. I consider it a learning experience and have no regrets. I know in my heart that I'm on the right path.

Looking forward

Today, I am focused on building what will eventually become a tokenized investment community. I also have a much larger vision, but I’m not ready to share that yet. I can’t fully pursue all of my goals until my XRP is released in 2030. Until then, I’m focused on building a community that will grow alongside me as I move forward.