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Jun 1, 2023 9 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Care about #XRP? #XRPL?
There is an important debate about the XLS-38d Cross Chain Bridge amendment you will want to understand. Why?
Centralization and its legal implications. A simple summary of the discussion. 🧵/9
2. As written, XLS38d Bridges require "witness" servers, a 3rd party server that verifies a chain locks up assets to be represented on another. A witness server testifies Chain A locked up 100 XRP in a "door account" & the the door account on Chain B issued a wrapped 100 eXRP. #XRP #XRPL #XLS-38d
3. So how do you "choose" to trust a witness server? Roughly, the door accounts on the chains choose a witness using a multi-signer list. "...the multi-signer's list on the door account are the witness server's signing keys. This is essentially the list of witness servers." #XRP #XRPL #XLS-38d
4. This multi-signer list has some important implications. It requires off chain coordination and has the effect of centralizing authority of the bridge in this off-chain agreement, at least to some extent. #XRP #XRPL #XLS-38D
5. And this centralization - the multisigned list responsible for the bridge - creates potential regulatory headaches. A central entity is responsible for choosing the bridge. Would different jurisdictions require a license to use the protocol? Bridges are already a grey area. Image
6. The key issue here is that XLS-38d makes the bridge a native part of the #XRPL. There are external bridges already, and the risk they pose is not assumed by the XRPL. XLS-38d changes that. So what is gained by making the bridge native? Is it worth the risks? #XRP #XRPL #XLS-38d
7. Further, @Wojake raises a very interesting concern about the meta: What becomes of a trustless bridge asset with no counterparty (#XRP) in this system? What unintended effects emerge? Image
8. There are other concerns as well; bridges are a common attack point, network load, etc. None of these are necessarily insurmountable, and the question is if the benefits outweigh the costs? (A cost/benefit matrix, anyone?)

Public networks require public participation :)
9. If you're interested, take a look at the Github discussion of the amendment proposal, or some of the others, as well. The Github page is the source of all the clips in the thread. All mistakes are mine, but the good stuff is here:
github.com/XRPLF/XRPL-Sta…

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Aug 2
📰📰#Ripple’s OCC Banking License application is now available! Vol. 1 is the public release. The application provides some clues about Ripple’s intentions and structure to consider.
1/6#XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #RLUSD
2⃣First, and maybe obviously, Ripple is applying to charter a limited purpose OCC-regulated national trust bank. It would enable custody of RLUSD reserves and operating regulated infrastructure for tokenized finance and …...future Fed access (?). #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #RLUSD
3⃣So it won't be retail. The CRA says it doesn't apply "to national banks that don't engage in any lending or deposit-taking activities &whose biz consists exclusively of fiduciary activities.” No deposits or lending, strictly B2B banking & infrastructure. Probably obvious. #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #RLUSD
Read 9 tweets
Aug 1
A couple of highlights from the latest SBI report pertaining to #XRP & #Ripple. 1/3

[1] Some detail about adoption: SBI cites Ripple Payments in use by 100+ FI's across 55 countries. This is different than the oft cited 300 FI's, which may be using other products.#XRP #XRPCOmmunity #RIpple #RLUSD #XRPL
[2] They seem to be for crypto ETFs, including #XRP #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #Ripple
[3] SBI has plans for #RLUSD. (Note the restrictions on JPY-backed stablecoins, too) #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #Ripple
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Feb 8
Is SWIFT integrating #XRP through EastNets?
Some buzz floating around that’s worth unpacking.
I don't think so, but there is good news here...
🧵/8

(TL;DR in last tweet…) #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #Ripple #SWIFT
2. Eastnets is a “SWIFT Certified Service Bureau” that facilitates access to SWIFT’s global messaging network. They’re a licensed 3rd party like Accenture or ACI Worldwide that provides infrastructure for financial institutions to process xborder payments.
eastnets.com
3. CSBs like Eastnets manage technical connectivity, protocols & compliance for institutions. They help organizations meet SWIFT’s CSP standards & adopt ISO 20022 messaging formats to use the network. They translate message formats, too. Here is an EastNets’ SWIFT application: #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #Ripple #SWIFT
Read 10 tweets
Dec 17, 2024
💵An #XRP buyback?
Understanding the news about GAM Investments' request of SBI, a thread. It's wild to see this in an open letter addressed to SBI and @yoshitaka_kitao! 1/9

[#3 is the TL;DR]
[#5 is my favorite]
[#9 is the conclusion] #XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #XRPLCOmmunity #SBI #RIpple
2. Yesterday, @sentosumosaba discovered this provocative document. An SBI Holdings investor, GAM Investments, is asking SBI to consider buying back #XRP. It's a great catch, thank you!
3. TL;DR
The Issue: GAM is unhappy with the value of their SBI investment.
The Diagnosis: SBI is not leveraging their #Ripple, and therefore #XRP investment.
The Solution: Clarify your crypto strategy and buy #XRP to boost shareholder value.#XRP #XRPL #XRPCommunity #XRPLCOmmunity #SBI #RIpple
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Sep 11, 2023
🍿This is wild🍿Turns out there is a soap opera surrounding the #Ripple acquisition of Fortress Trust. Bankruptcy, theft, Terra - this is a ride, so buckle up..
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2. On Sept 7th, Fortress issued a statement they were compromised by a 3rd party. The announcement was largely damage control, though they mention “We also have some big company news we are excited to share later this week..more to come!”
[FORSHADOWING]
3. On Sept 8th,#Ripple announced they were acquiring Fortress Trust. It made sense given their tokenization, regulatory capabilities. Remember, they were already investors in Fortress. It also explains why the annc. came before the paperwork finished.
ripple.com/insights/rippl…
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Sep 10, 2023
Why did #Ripple buy Fortress Trust & how is it different from Metaco? My hunch is it is more about consumers than ODL.
And maybe one other thing.
A 🧵

(Disclaimer: I'm not in the industry so there could be a lot wrong here. Please chime in if you know!)
cnbc.com/2023/09/08/rip…
2. the difference?
Metaco doesn't hold DA's on its own behalf. Instead, they provide infra allowing qualified custodians to hold DA's for others. Fortress Trust is a qualified custodian, meaning they actually hold assets & are legally responsible for them.
metaco.com
3. So for instance, iTrust Capital integrated Fortress for an IRA program, allowing users to hold crypto assets in their retirement plans. Holdings are highly regulated, segregated & reconciled and Fortress holds these assets for each account.
prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
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