Ripple CTO Plans New Server Hub for XRPL Amid Network Surge
Ripple’s Chief Technology Office, David Schwartz, is stepping up to support XRPL, personally. As the network activity rises, he is planning to launch a powerful, independent server hub to strengthen the ledger’s infrastructure and reliability.
Here are the details you need to know.
Schwartz to Launch XRPL Server Hub
In a detailed post on X, he shared plans to personally launch a high-performance XRPL server, independent of Ripple. Schwartz wants to boost the network’s infrastructure by setting up a reliable hub with reserved slots for key validators, hubs, and app servers.
The server will run out of a NYC data center, powered by an AMD 9950X CPU, 256GB RAM, a mix of SSDs for boot and data, and a 10GB unmetered internet connection. It will operate on Ubuntu LTE and be optimized for maximum uptime and reliability.
He notes that no one should rely solely on this server, as a robust XRPL setup should never depend on a single hub for stability or performance.
He also plans to gather data from the server to study XRPL’s performance and behavior, and stressed that no disruptive testing will occur unless absolutely necessary. Schwartz plans to offer unused slots to the public when available, encouraging community feedback on the setup.
XRP Still Central to Ripple’s Payment Vision
Even as attention grows around Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, Schwartz reaffirmed that XRP remains at the heart of Ripple’s global payment system.
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but I'm pretty sure XRP's use as a bridge in Ripple Payments dwarfs every other asset.
— David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz (@JoelKatz) July 30, 2025
I think stablecoins win for collateral use cases (volatile collateral is annoying) and edge use cases (volatility at the on/off ramps is also…
He explained that XRP continues to be the go-to asset for cross-border payments thanks to its liquidity, speed, and efficiency as a bridge currency. Real-world use of XRPL will naturally increase demand for XRP, keeping the token relevant as adoption expands.
XRPL Hits Record Activity Levels
The XRP Ledger just recorded one of its busiest months ever. In July alone, the network processed over 70 million transactions, pushing the all-time total to more than 3.83 billion.
So far in 2025, XRPL has added 1 million new users, with an average of 3,000 new wallets created each day. The number of total accounts has now crossed 7 million.
DEX, AMM, & Cross-Chain Growth
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) volume jumped by 21%, while Automated Market Maker (AMM) activity grew by 17%. Cross-chain transfers using Axelar reached $165 million.
The Brazil-based stablecoin BBRL crossed $4.2 million in total issuance, and RLUSD has more than doubled its daily transfers in the past month, rising from about 5,000 to over 12,000.
The launch of XRPL’s EVM sidechain on June 30 sparked quick developer interest, with 1,400+ smart contracts deployed in its first week.
This shows XRPL’s growing appeal as a fast, low-cost, and increasingly flexible blockchain platform.
As XRPL adoption continues to grow, contributions like Schwartz’s play a key role in building a robust and scalable network.
FAQs
David Schwartz is deploying a high-performance NYC-based XRPL server (AMD 9950X/256GB RAM) to strengthen network infrastructure and study ledger performance, while offering public slots when available.
XRP remains Ripple’s core payment asset with record XRPL activity – 70M July transactions (3.83B all-time) and 7M total accounts. Stablecoins complement rather than replace XRP’s bridge currency role.
XRPL added 1M users this year (3K daily wallets), with DEX volume up 21%, AMM activity +17%, and $165M cross-chain transfers via Axelar. EVM sidechain attracted 1,400+ smart contracts in its first week.