Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, is stepping back into a more hands-on role in supporting the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Although Schwartz has not operated XRPL infrastructure in years, he believes now is the right time to contribute directly. Schwartz, who recently reaffirmed his loyalty to Ripple Labs , said he is starting with what he sees as the network’s top need: a strong and dependable hub. A Fresh Commitment to the Network In a recent post shared on X , Schwartz outlined his thoughts on what the XRP Ledger could benefit from most. He stressed the need to build a dedicated server that serves as a central point. This server would connect key components like validators, hubs, and application servers. The goal, according to Schwartz, is not just to strengthen the network but also to better understand how it performs in real-world conditions. He plans to deploy a server in a New York data center using Ubuntu. It will feature advanced hardware like a powerful AMD processor, large memory, and fast SSD storage. The focus will be on uptime and performance, with the server operating as a production-grade system. Though the project is entirely separate from Ripple as a company, it is a personal initiative Schwartz believes can offer helpful insight into XRPL’s operations. He also noted one potential weakness, which is the use of a single hub. However, he explained that this is intentional, as it allows him to observe performance trends without affecting the stability of the network. He added that no risky experiments will be conducted unless there is an urgent and unusual reason to do so. XRPL Activity Reaches New Highs Schwartz’s renewed involvement comes at a time when XRP Ledger is already seeing stronger adoption than ever. Data from Dune Analytics shows that more people and institutions are using the platform for large transactions. Over the past month, the ledger processed 70 million new transactions, pushing the total number to nearly 4 billion. This came after XRPL added a new feature that allows multiple transactions to be carried out at once in a single bundle. Last week, the XRP Ledger handled 13.5 million transactions. On average, it processes about 1.8 million transactions every day, making it one of the busiest blockchains in the world. This jump in activity indicates that more people are using XRPL for money transfers, particularly with stablecoins. Stablecoins Drive Institutional Interest A significant portion of this growth is attributed to stablecoins. In July, Braza Bank put out over $4 million of its digital currency, called BBRL, on the XRP Ledger. Another stablecoin, RLUSD, also became more popular . Its daily transactions went up from around 5,000 to over 12,000 in just one month. These developments suggest that financial institutions are beginning to view XRPL as a serious platform for tokenized assets and cross-border settlements. The post Ripple CTO Plans New XRPL Hub to Boost Network Infrastructure appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
