XRP News Today: Ripple CTO Deploys High-Performance XRPL Server Hub to Boost Network Capacity

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has taken a personal initiative to deploy a high-performance XRP Ledger (XRPL) server hub to support the network’s growing transaction volume. The hub, hosted in a New York City data center, is not an official Ripple project and is described as an independent contribution by Schwartz. Equipped with enterprise-grade hardware, including an AMD 9950X CPU and 256GB of RAM, the server will offer reserved slots for UNL validators and application servers to enhance network reliability and scalability [1]. The server is expected to serve as a testbed for performance insights without destabilizing the network [5].

The move comes as the XRPL has experienced a surge in activity, recording 70 million transactions in the past month and pushing its total to over 3.83 billion. Average daily transactions now stand at 1.8 million, making XRPL one of the most active blockchains globally [3]. Increased stablecoin activity, including a rise in RLUSD transactions from 5,000 to over 12,000 daily, and the issuance of $4.2 million worth of BBRL by Braza Bank in July, highlights the growing utility of the ledger for cross-border payments and settlements [7].

Schwartz emphasized that the initiative is driven by his direct observation of the network’s momentum and a personal commitment to its development. The absence of direct Ripple Inc. funding underscores his individual effort to support the ecosystem [2]. This approach contrasts with traditional corporate-led infrastructure upgrades and sets a precedent for individual contributions to blockchain development [8].

The technological advancements proposed by Schwartz, including exploring a modular re-architecture using Rust, are expected to invigorate the developer community. Such improvements could enhance performance and scalability, further solidifying XRPL’s position among leading global blockchains [6]. The server will be deployed as a production service, running on Ubuntu LTE to ensure long-term security and compatibility [6].

The XRP price has risen by over 30% in response to the increased transaction activity, reflecting the network’s growing utility. This surge highlights the transformative potential of individual leadership in shaping blockchain infrastructure [4].

Source:

[1] Ripple CTO David Schwartz Announces XRPL Server Hub (https://coinedition.com/ripple-cto-david-schwartz-personal-xrpl-hub/)

[2] Ripple CTO to Launch 'Independent' XRPL Hub (https://www.mitrade.com/au/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1007245-20250802)

[3] Ripple CTO Proposes XRPL Upgrade as Ledger Hits 70M ... (https://coingape.com/ripple-cto-proposes-xrpl-upgrade-as-ledger-hits-70m-monthly-transactions/)

[4] XRP News Today: Ripple Upgrades XRP Ledger Amid 70M+ ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-ripple-upgrades-xrp-ledger-70-million-transactions-growing-stablecoin-2508/)

[5] Ripple CTO Reveals What's Most Useful for XRP Ledger (https://u.today/ripple-cto-reveals-whats-most-useful-for-xrp-ledger)

[6] Ripple's CTO to deploy a powerful XRPL hub in a NYC ... (https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/surge-in-xrpl-activity-prompts-ripple-cto-to-upgrade-network/)

[7] Independent XRPL Server Hub Set to Shake Up Crypto ... (https://www.btcc.com/en-US/square/CryptotimesIO/733923)