Stefan Thomas and the Interledger Protocol (ILP)
Stefan Thomas's background and contributionsStefan Thomas, a visionary coder and entrepreneur, revolutionized digital payments as Ripple’s former CTO and founder of Coil, pioneering seamless micropayments and decentralized finance through the…
Why Stefan Thomas Left Ripple
Professional background and role at RippleStefan Thomas, a seasoned developer and Bitcoin advocate, served as Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, where he spearheaded Interledger Protocol development and shaped Ripple’s vision for…
How David Schwartz Designed the XRP Ledger Consensus Model
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…
What’s Next for the XRP Ledger? David Schwartz’s Roadmap
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…
Did Arthur Britto Leave Ripple?
Arthur Britto’s role in RippleArthur Britto co-founded Ripple and played a pivotal role in designing the XRP Ledger, contributing to its core architecture and vision for a global, decentralized financial…
From Santander to Palau: The Reach of Ripple’s Financial Ecosystem
Global adoption of RippleNetRippleNet has rapidly expanded across six continents, enabling real-time cross-border payments for banks and fintechs from Santander in Spain to emerging markets like Palau, transforming global money…