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Lessons from PayPal’s early growthPeter Thiel’s PayPal thrived by disrupting traditional banking with speed, global reach, and user trust—principles that echo powerfully in XRP’s mission to revolutionize cross-border transactions.Thiel’s vision…
Understanding Ethereum’s smart contract architectureEthereum’s smart contracts run on a decentralized, Turing-complete virtual machine, enabling complex, self-executing agreements without intermediaries—an innovation David Schwartz recognizes as both powerful and inherently risky.Schwartz’s…
Evolution of consensus mechanisms in blockchainBlockchain consensus has evolved from energy-intensive Proof of Work to more efficient models; David Schwartz explores how these shifts redefine speed, scalability, and trust in…
Origins of the XRP LedgerFrustrated by Bitcoin’s inefficiencies, David Schwartz envisioned a faster, eco-friendly alternative—laying the groundwork for XRP Ledger’s creation with a radically different consensus foundation.Challenges with traditional consensus…
Key upgrades to the XRP LedgerDavid Schwartz envisions transformative upgrades to the XRP Ledger, including native smart contract support, enhanced scalability, and improved tokenization capabilities—poised to supercharge its utility and…
Pioneering contributions to RippleArthur Britto’s groundbreaking role in co-founding Ripple and architecting its consensus protocol set a bold standard, empowering blockchain developers to reimagine global finance without traditional intermediaries.Championing decentralization…
Understanding XRPL HooksXRPL Hooks are lightweight, low-level smart contract scripts embedded directly into the XRP Ledger, enabling automated, programmable behavior without compromising speed, scalability, or XRP’s core efficiency.How smart contracts…
XRPL governance structure and community involvementDavid Schwartz emphasizes XRPL’s unique governance model—driven by community consensus, validator collaboration, and open-source transparency—ensuring decentralized control while empowering developers and users to shape its…
Company overviewMetaco is a Swiss-based digital asset infrastructure company empowering banks and financial institutions to securely manage crypto assets at scale through cutting-edge orchestration and custody solutions.Technology and servicesMetaco delivers…
Britto’s perspective on financial decentralizationBritto envisions a world where financial power shifts from centralized institutions to the people—enabled by XRP’s speed, transparency, and trustless architecture in a truly decentralized ecosystem.The…