{"id":50479,"date":"2025-10-01T12:16:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=50479"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:16:54","slug":"ripple-update-cto-steps-down-as-xrp-gains-swift-access-and-outpaces-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=50479","title":{"rendered":"Ripple Update: CTO Steps Down As XRP Gains SWIFT Access And Outpaces LINK"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>In a major Ripple update, CEO David Schwartz has stepped down from his duties at the company, but will be staying on as an advisor after spending more than a decade at the company.<\/p>\n<p>He <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JoelKatz\/status\/1973094940646449169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">announced <\/a>his decision on 30 September 2025 via a post on X, stating that he wants to spend more time with his family and get back to old hobbies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut be warned, I\u2019m not going away from the XRP community. You haven\u2019t seen the last of me (now, or ever),\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Schwartz helped code the <\/p>\n<style>\n\t.cwp-coin-chart svg path {\n\t\tstroke-width: 0.65 !important;\n\t}<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<p>\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-container\" data-id=\"xrp\" id=\"coin_widget_id_68dd19194921c\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- name of the coin in the text --><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-wrapper\" data-id=\"xrp\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-widget-holder \" style=\"background:#efefef;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-name\" data-id=\"xrp\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-icon \"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/crypto-icons\/ripple.svg\" alt=\"XRP\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-label \">XRP<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-symbol hidden\">XRP<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span 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'100%'});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsvg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet');\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-link\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/bestwallet\" alt=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/bestwallet\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow sponspored sponsored\" class=\"cwp-coin-custom-link\" style=\"color:#000000; background: #81d742; padding: \"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t ledger and will still be involved with Ripple to some degree. He will join the board of directors and take on a new title, CTO Emeritus, so he can stay involved while focusing on personal projects.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As happens in one\u2019s life, I\u2019ve been taking stock of my last 40 years. It\u2019s been a wild ride. I\u2019ve gone from consulting for the NSA to watching the early stages of Bitcoin. Then, I met Arthur, Jed, and Chris and worked on coding the XRP Ledger. Now, I\u2019ve spent more than 13 years\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David &#8216;JoelKatz&#8217; Schwartz (@JoelKatz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoelKatz\/status\/1973094940646449169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In his post on X, Schwartz explained that lately he has been running his own XRPL node and sharing data. Moreover, he has been working on new ideas for XRP beyond Ripple\u2019s usual focus.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that he is looking forward to spending more time coding and working with developers to create and experiment with applications beyond just payments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll still be in and out of the Ripple office as CTO Emeritus, and as my last task at Ripple, Chris asked me to join Ripple\u2019s Board of Directors to continue supporting the company\u2019s mission and long-term vision, and I accept,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, shared his appreciation for Schwartz, calling him a \u201ctrue OG in crypto with the conviction and vision to see what others couldn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The smartest (and maybe the funniest) person I know. A true OG in crypto with the conviction and vision to see what others couldn\u2019t \u2013 you are a legend. Thank you David for everything you\u2019ve done for the industry, for Ripple and for the XRP Ledger. We are all forever grateful\u2026\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tt4uX4JlkV\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/tt4uX4JlkV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bgarlinghouse\/status\/1973100168909312214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Former Ripple Dev Says XRP Is Worth 10x More Than LINK<\/h2>\n<p>A bout of tribal sparring broke out between crypto advocates on X when CoinRoutes founder Dave Weisberger asked why XRP is worth over 10 times more than Chainlink\u2019s <\/p>\n<style>\n\t.cwp-coin-chart svg path 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class=\"cwp-coin-trend-holder\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-trend  positive\">4.04%<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- popup with basic info about the coin --><br \/>\n\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-wrapper \" data-id=\"link\" style=\"\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-holder\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-name\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/crypto-icons\/chainlink.svg\" alt=\"Chainlink\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-name\">Chainlink<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-popup-symbol\">LINK<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-price\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-price-title\">Price<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span 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\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cwp-coin-link\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/bestwallet\" alt=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/goto\/bestwallet\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow sponspored sponsored\" class=\"cwp-coin-custom-link\" style=\"color:#000000; background: #81d742; padding: \"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t token despite LINK\u2019s strong partnerships and clearer revenue models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453\" data-coin-id=\"xrp\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div 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\/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_68dd191949453-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Weisberger, who owns both tokens, suggested that XRP\u2019s valuation might be inflated and called its supporters delusional.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">To be clear, I hold both.   I simply think XRP bulls are delusional in their calls.   That doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t outperform many traditional investments.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dave W (@daveweisberger1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/daveweisberger1\/status\/1972685705101877472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In response, XRP advocates pointed out that XRP handles significantly more transaction volume and serves as a native asset on a Layer 1 blockchain, unlike LINK, which functions as a utility token for oracle services.<\/p>\n<p>Further, they argued that XRP\u2019s role in global financial infrastructure, including banks, CBDCs, and stablecoins, gives it a much larger market potential.<\/p>\n<p>Former Ripple engineer Matt Hamilton weighed in on the subject, stating that the comparison was flawed to begin with since both XRP and LINK serve entirely different purposes. He explained XRP is a base-layer currency while LINK is middleware for data feeds.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trying to compare their value is sort of meaningless. Link is a protocol, the XRP Ledger is an actual network. XRP is the native asset of that entire network. Link is just the token used within the link protocol.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Matt Hamilton (@HammerToe) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HammerToe\/status\/1972673084780855305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In the end, no one achieved a conclusive victory. The back and forth only highlighted that the different crypto heads like different things. Some like foundational blockchain assets that serve as core currencies for their own blockchains. Others prioritise tokens tied to revenue-generating infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto \u2013 Here\u2019s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ripple Update: XRP Gains SWIFT Access Via Ripple\u2019s Interledger Protocol<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>X banter aside, Ripple is diligently working in the background to connect its blockchain technology with traditional banking systems by linking its Interledger Protocol (ILP) to SWIFT, the global network banks use to send money across borders.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple built the ILP to connect and update financial systems, helping them work together without needing a full rebuild. Unlike SWIFT, Ripple designed ILP for the digital age.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/203c.png\" alt=\"\u203c\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> RIPPLE\u2019S INTERLEDGER PROTOCOL PUSHES XRP ACROSS THE SWIFT NETWORK<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/203c.png\" alt=\"\u203c\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Interledger Protocol \u201csynchronizes separate ledgers without creating a separate ledger.\u201d<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/2705.png\" alt=\"\u2705\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>It operates like SWIFT, where \u201csuccessful processing of a payment message results in contractual obligations to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oKBQot22PJ\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/t.co\/oKBQot22PJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uSFvLWeMMr\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/uSFvLWeMMr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SMQKEDQG\/status\/1972663465085952171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This move could significantly boost XRP\u2019s appeal as a key tool for international payments. By making ILP compatible with SWIFT, Ripple is aiming to bring XRP into mainstream finance without replacing existing systems.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple developed the ILP, fully understanding that the world is unlikely to move to a single payment system, instead focusing on making its technology flexible and widely usable.<\/p>\n<p>ISO 20022, a global messaging standard, also supports this strategy and enables secure and smooth transactions.<\/p>\n<p>In short, connecting legacy systems to the ILP will fast-track XRP\u2019s mainstreaming through its increased mobility in the system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Ripple\u2019s CTO David Schwartz has stepped away from his role after more than a decade in the company    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Ripple has gained access to the SWIFT network via its ILP protocol    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Schwartz will be staying on as an advisor at Ripple, working more closely with developers    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/ripple-update-cto-steps-down-as-xrp-gains-swift-access-and-outpaces-link\/\">Ripple Update: CTO Steps Down As XRP Gains SWIFT Access And Outpaces LINK<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major Ripple update, CEO David Schwartz has stepped down from his duties at the company, but will be staying on as an advisor after spending more than a decade at the company. 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