That is a very important point @kyle.anderson.
If XRP is not used as a currency for trade but only to pay fees, then the GDP would not matter that much.
I would really like to know what is the role that XRP would play in the Ripple network. If you can guide me, I would appreciate it a lot.
well really it is to improve liquidity and to provide fee incentives. although I believe both are broken in some ways. there are better solutions with smart contracts now.
banks are not using XRP rn.