Ripple CTO David Schwartz Explains Why XRP Could Gain Value as XRPL Adoption Grows

Ripple CTO emeritus David Schwartz has argued that rising adoption of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could translate into stronger demand for XRP , pointing to the token’s role in liquidity, trading, and network transactions. In an October 23 exchange on X, Schwartz challenged the idea that the ledger could become a major financial platform without its native asset gaining meaningful demand. “ The thesis is this: Low fees and reliable operation make XRPL a great place to move and hold value. That drives value flow to XRPL.