How Stefan Thomas Lost His Bitcoin Fortune
The forgotten passwordStefan Thomas owns 7,002 Bitcoins—worth hundreds of millions—but forgot the password to his encrypted hard drive, locking him out of his digital fortune with just two guesses left.The…
How Stefan Thomas Became Ripple’s CTO
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…
The Role of Gateways in the XRP Ledger
Function and purpose of gatewaysGateways act as entry points into the XRP Ledger, enabling users to deposit real-world assets and receive digital IOUs, bridging traditional finance with decentralized ledger technology.How…
XRPL Sidechains: Expanding Functionality Beyond Payments
Sidechain architecture and interoperabilityXRPL sidechains enable seamless interoperability, allowing assets and data to move securely between chains while supporting custom rule sets and consensus mechanisms tailored to specific application needs.Smart…