David Schwartz, Ripple's chief technology officer emeritus and one of the original architects of the XRP Ledger, has taken an honorary board seat at the XRP Ledger Foundation. The announcement, made Tuesday on X (formerly Twitter), marks the latest move by the foundation to strengthen its leadership as it expands across engineering, operations, and community work.
Schwartz's Role in the XRP Ledger's Origins
Schwartz helped design the XRP Ledger from the ground up. His appointment as an honorary board member gives the foundation direct access to that deep technical knowledge. The role is advisory rather than executive, according to the foundation's statement.
Foundation's Leadership Expansion
The XRP Ledger Foundation has been broadening its leadership team in recent months. The organization said it is now looking to scale its board and staff to handle increased demand for the ledger's infrastructure. Schwartz's addition is part of that push, bringing in experience from his years at Ripple and from his work on the ledger itself.
The foundation did not specify whether Schwartz will take on any specific projects or tasks. But his appointment signals a closer tie between the foundation and the original creators of the technology, even as Ripple continues to face legal uncertainty in the U.S. over the status of XRP.
Whether Schwartz's new role will lead to any concrete changes in the foundation's governance or technical direction remains an open question. The foundation has not yet released a timeline for its expansion or further board appointments.
