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Community-led initiatives gaining tractionXRP holders are rallying together, launching innovative community projects—from decentralized apps to charity drives—powered entirely by grassroots crowdfunding and united by shared blockchain enthusiasm.Platforms enabling XRP-based crowdfundingSeveral…
Company backgroundFounded in Switzerland in 2015, Metaco empowers global financial institutions to securely manage digital assets through cutting-edge technology, combining Swiss precision with enterprise-grade infrastructure.Products and servicesMetaco offers secure digital…
Crypto Twitter’s role in market sentimentCrypto Twitter acts as a real-time sentiment engine, where bullish or bearish tweets rapidly sway trader emotions, sparking sudden XRP price shifts based on collective…
Company backgroundFounded in Switzerland in 2015, Metaco empowers financial institutions to securely manage digital assets through enterprise-grade infrastructure, combining Swiss precision with cutting-edge blockchain innovation.Products and servicesMetaco offers Harmonize, a…
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…
Understanding Byzantine fault toleranceByzantine Fault Tolerance enables systems to reach consensus even when some participants act maliciously or unpredictably, ensuring network reliability despite failures or deceitful behavior.Challenges addressed by BFT…
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…
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…