- Ripple CTO clarifies stance, distancing from broader XRP community debates.
- Bitcoin’s Core update sparks concerns over congestion, spam, and decentralization.
- XRP Ledger activates key amendments, improving performance and security.
David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, has raised eyebrows with his recent comments about the ongoing Bitcoin debate. In a social media Post on X, Schwartz dissociated himself and Ripple from the rest of the XRP community, specifically regarding the idea of being supported by XRP.
His comments appear during a controversial debate about the next release of Bitcoin Core 30, which will raise the OP_RETURN data cap to about 4MB.
Bitcoin enthusiasts believe that the increased data bandwidth will make the network more efficient and user-friendly. Critics are, however, worried that the change might result in more congestion and spam, and that malicious actors might saturate the network with huge files. Also, the upgrade could cause extra pressure on Bitcoin nodes, jeopardizing decentralization.
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In this dispute, Schwartz categorically stated that fee-paying information could not be assumed to be spam. According to him, data should not be arbitrarily judged as long as users are paying the same transaction fees. This view speaks against the conventional understanding of valuable data in a blockchain network.
There is no such thing as “supported by XRP”. And I don’t support either side. I point out terrible arguments from both sides.
— David ‘JoelKatz’ Schwartz (@JoelKatz) September 1, 2025
Ripple’s Position and the XRP Community’s Response
Schwartz made sure to clarify that his personal views on the Bitcoin update do not represent those of the XRP community. This cautious differentiation highlights Ripple’s neutral position, which does not want to be involved in any of the controversial discussions in the cryptocurrency community.
Although Ripple is driving its own way, Schwartz’s remarks help highlight how complex the changing world of blockchains is. The XRP Ledger and Ripple blockchain technology model is independent of ideological differences that tend to occur throughout the wider crypto community.
XRP Ledger Strengthens Network with Major Updates
In a separate development, the XRP Ledger has activated three significant amendments to its mainnet, marking a key milestone in the network’s evolution. Some of the changes include better stability and reduced risks as the Automated Market Maker system is improved.
Other updates are related to the cost of NFT transactions and the reliability of payment channels. These modifications are vital in ensuring that the XRP Ledger is stable and secure.
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