TL;DR
- Ripple has been criticized by the XRP Ledger developer community for editing a podcast clip.
- Eminence CTO and XRPL Ambassador Daniel “No” Keller publicly expressed his displeasure.
- There is growing tension between Ripple and the XRPL developer community over the direction of the ecosystem.
In a recent controversial development that has shaken up the XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer community, Ripple has been accused of altering a clip from its podcast series, sparking widespread outrage.
The podcast, titled “Exploring Ripple’s New Stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD),” featured CTO David Schwartz and Ripple President Monica Long.
Hey @JoelKatz and @MonicaLongSF! I am just one of the people who don't matter in the grand scheme of things BUT, I keep asking myself:
Why would you upload a podcast clip and then take it down to re-upload an altered version? What happened to the "thousands of developers" bit?… pic.twitter.com/5SfK3Pp3OP
— Daniel "No" Keller (@daniel_wwf) August 3, 2024
During the discussion, they touched on the upcoming launch of the stablecoin and various aspects of the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
The controversy arose from the modification of a specific statement by Monica Long on the podcast.
In the original release, Long mentioned the momentum that developers are having on the XRP Ledger, stating that there are already thousands of developers building projects on the platform.
However, in the edited version posted on YouTube, the phrase referring to thousands of developers was omitted.
This omission has been seen as an attempt to minimize the role of the developer community, which has generated unrest.
Daniel “No” Keller, CTO of Eminence and XRPL Ambassador, was one of the first to voice his displeasure via Twitter, addressing Schwartz and Long directly.
In his message, Keller questioned the decision to modify the podcast and accused Ripple and RippleX of having failed the community.
Keller stressed that developers still working on blockchain are doing so against many odds, and criticized influencers who present a different picture of reality.
Growing Divide Between Ripple and the Community
Keller ‘s frustration reflects a broader sentiment within the XRPL developer community.
Many feel that their contributions and efforts are not sufficiently valued by Ripple’s corporate decisions.
Keller stressed that the community has been crucial in getting through difficult times, and regretted that Ripple is not being honest about the current situation.
This tension is compounded by Ripple‘s focus on promoting its new stablecoin and DeFi initiatives on the XRPL, which some see as ineffective without genuine community support.
The relationship between Ripple and the XRPL developers appears to be at a critical point.
Lack of transparent communication and the perception that the company is not prioritizing community needs have led to growing discontent.
Keller, for his part, suggested that many problems could be solved if Ripple were willing to work together with developers, but hinted that there appears to be no interest in doing so on the part of the company.
This incident highlights the need for closer and more honest collaboration between Ripple and the XRPL developer community.
For the ecosystem to thrive, it is essential that both parties work together, recognizing the importance of developers in the growth and innovation of the platform.
The community hopes that Ripple will listen to their concerns and take steps to repair the relationship, thus ensuring the future success of the XRP Ledger.
