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Early ventures in web developmentAs a self-taught programmer, Stefan Thomas began building websites as a teenager, quickly mastering JavaScript and PHP, fueling his passion for decentralized systems and laying the…
Company overviewMetaco is a Swiss-based fintech company empowering banks and financial institutions to securely manage digital assets with institutional-grade infrastructure, trusted by global leaders in the rapidly evolving crypto ecosystem.Products…
Early life and educationBorn in Germany, Stefan Thomas showed an early fascination with computers and coding. He pursued software development as a teenager and later studied economics, blending tech skills…
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…
Ripple’s relationship with XRPRipple’s influence over XRP sparks fierce debates—critics argue it's too centralized, while supporters claim Ripple's involvement drives adoption, innovation, and long-term value for the digital asset.Centralization concerns…
Arthur Britto’s role in co-founding RippleArthur Britto co-founded Ripple with a vision to revolutionize global payments, laying the groundwork for XRP’s creation and establishing the core principles that still drive…
How consensus mechanisms workConsensus mechanisms coordinate decentralized networks by ensuring all participants agree on a single version of blockchain data, validating transactions and preventing double-spending without a central authority.Types of…
Arthur Britto’s role in Ripple’s early developmentArthur Britto was a visionary co-founder of Ripple, instrumental in architecting the XRP Ledger’s foundational code alongside David Schwartz, shaping the protocol’s scalability and…
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…