Controversy Erupts Over Ripple’s Podcast Alteration
In a recent development that has stirred significant outrage within the XRP Ledger (XRPL) developer community, Ripple is facing criticism for editing a podcast clip. The modified segment was part of Ripple’s newest podcast series titled “Exploring Ripple’s New Stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD)”. The episode featured CTO David Schwartz and Ripple President Monica Long discussing the upcoming launch of the stablecoin and various aspects of the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
XRP Ledger Developer Outrage
The controversy stems from a specific revision made to a statement by Monica Long. In the original podcast, Long highlighted the momentum of developer engagement on the XRP Ledger, mentioning, “We’ve invested a lot of effort in it, and ultimately, it’s a bit of a chicken-or-egg situation to get developer momentum on the XRP Ledger, which we are witnessing. Currently, there are already thousands of developers working on projects. However, to truly see that momentum accelerate, we need high-quality assets, particularly stablecoins that have reliable and efficient onramps and offramps.” However, the altered version on YouTube omitted the phrase “there are already thousands of developers building projects.”
- Daniel “No” Keller, CTO of Eminence and XRPL Ambassador, expressed dismay and confusion over the alteration in a tweet directed at Schwartz and Long.
- Keller’s frustration reflects broader sentiments within the developer community, feeling sidelined by Ripple’s decisions.
- His comments have resonated, highlighting a growing divide between Ripple and the XRPL developer community.
Community Discord and Frustration
Keller’s frustration echoes the sentiments of many developers who feel increasingly marginalized and undervalued by Ripple’s corporate strategies. He indicated, “Why keep pretending everything is okay? Neither your ‘stable’ nor the attempted push for Defi on the XRPL will succeed[…]. It’s time for honesty. The community supported you through tough times.” This statement underscores the growing disconnect between Ripple and the XRPL developer community.
- The XRPL community feels disillusioned about Ripple’s transparency and commitment to community engagement.
- Stephen Chip criticized Ripple for its lack of focus on supporting the developer ecosystem, calling for more grant funding transparency.
- Some community members defended Ripple, suggesting that the edit might have been made to correct an overstatement based on internal knowledge.
Varied Community Reactions
Community member and dUNL validator Vet (@Vet_X0) defended Ripple, proposing that the edit was made to rectify a possible overstatement based on internal insights at Ripple. On the contrary, Stephen Chip, co-founder of onthechain.io, questioned Ripple’s commitment to supporting its developer ecosystem and criticized the lack of transparency in grant funding.
Hot Take: Ripple Facing Community Backlash
In light of these recent events, Ripple finds itself at a crossroads with its developer community, facing backlash for altering a podcast clip. The controversy highlights the growing discontent within the XRPL community regarding Ripple’s transparency and commitment to community engagement. As tensions escalate, the future relationship between Ripple and its developers remains uncertain.
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