The Gardener’s Approach to Innovation
True innovation doesn’t chase; it cultivates. In time, it bears fruit for those who remain rooted.
It began with a simple but bold question:
“What if money could move as fast and freely as information?”
The idea was nurtured slowly, deliberately, and with commitment. Like a well-tended garden, results appeared quietly through strong roots, trusted relationships, and measurable impact.
Today, Ripple and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) have become one of blockchain’s most quietly powerful networks built not from competition, but through consistent creation.
XRPL Wasn’t Built to Compete; It Was Built to Solve
Founded in 2012 by Chris Larsen, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto, Ripple Labs chose a different path from Bitcoin and Ethereum.
They aimed to solve a key problem in global finance: cross-border payments were slow, costly, and opaque.
Their solution was a decentralized ledger that could:
- Settle in 3-5 seconds
- Process 1,500 transactions per second
- Operate with minimal fees (~$0.0002)
- Use 99.99% less energy than mining-based blockchains
It wasn’t built for hype; it was built for function. And that solid foundation encouraged others to build alongside it.
Creative Foundations Attract Collaborative Growth
As Ripple and XRPL matured, they drew not just users but strategic partners, financial institutions, governments, innovators, and builders, because a purpose-driven platform inspires intentional creation.
The Fruits of Creation: Ripple’s Expanding Network
Here are some real-world partnerships and achievements born from Ripple’s decision to create instead of compete:
SBI Holdings (Japan)
Ripple’s strategic partner in Asia, integrating XRP for real-time remittance solutions across banking platforms like MoneyTap.
“XRP is the most practical solution for real-time settlement.” – Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO, SBI Holdings
Tranglo (Asia + Middle East)
Ripple owns 40% of Tranglo, enabling remittance infrastructure in over 100 countries using XRP and RippleNet liquidity.
Central Bank of Bahrain
Collaborated with Ripple to test CBDC infrastructure and cross-border settlement via XRPL.
Coins.ph & iRemit (Philippines)
Enabled seamless remittances from Japan to the Philippines using XRP-based payment corridors.
Bitso (Mexico)
Now Latin America’s largest crypto exchange, Bitso uses XRP for real-time fiat transfers.
Republic of Palau
Launched the first USD-backed national stablecoin on XRPL in 2023.
XRP Healthcare
Merging AI and blockchain to digitize health data, consolidate pharmacies, and expand medical innovation across Africa using XRPL.
RippleNet: Quietly Powering Global Financial Infrastructure
RippleNet connects over 300 financial institutions across 45+ countries, enabling instant value transfer via XRP.
Notable partners include:
- American Express
- Santander
- Pyypl (UAE)
- Lulu Exchange
- National Australia Bank
Ripple’s growth has been driven by consistent delivery, not noise, making partnership the natural next step.
A Philosophy of Abundance & Long-Term Vision
Ripple and XRPL embody a mindset of:
- Open access instead of gatekeeping
- Sustainability over resource-heavy dominance
- Scalable innovation instead of short-term sprints
This philosophy is reflected in:
- XRPL’s open-source foundation
- Hooks for smart contracts & XLS-20 for NFTs
- Grants for global builders
- Zero inflation (XRP supply fixed at 100 billion)
Conclusion: Don’t Compete, Create
Ripple Labs didn’t race to outpace other blockchains. They built what the world needed, and kept building.
Their network of partnerships from Palau’s government to Tokyo banks, Latin American exchanges, and African healthcare grew from planting roots, not chasing attention.
Ready to Build on XRPL?
- xrpl.org – Explore developer tools
- xrplgrants.org – Apply for ecosystem funding
- ripple.com/partners – See Ripple’s global network
- xrphtoken.com/buy-xrph – Buy XRP
- 10-surprising-truths-about-xrp-xrpl-and-ripple – Facts about XRPL & Ripple
Don’t compete. Cultivate. Then let the results speak.