David Schwartz returns at Ripple Swell 2026

7.2 Tech

Oct 8, 2026

David Schwartz returns as CTO Emeritus at Ripple Swell 2026 to discuss the XRP Ledger’s future, including AI, privacy, and institutional adoption. The event brings together finance, developers, and academia in New York.

David Schwartz, co-creator of the XRP Ledger, is set to make a high-profile return at Ripple Swell 2026 in New York, starting October 27. This event marks his first public appearance as CTO Emeritus, following his transition from operational leadership to Ripple’s board of directors. Schwartz will deliver a keynote and join a fireside chat with RippleX’s Ayo Akinyele on October 28 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Their discussion will focus on the future of the XRP Ledger, including its role as a competitive payment rail, the integration of artificial intelligence, privacy-focused transactions, and infrastructure improvements to support institutional adoption. Ripple Swell 2026 will also merge with the Apex developer summit and UBRI Connect academic initiative, uniting leaders from finance, software development, and academia. Schwartz’s return is seen as a significant and unexpected move, highlighting Ripple’s ongoing commitment to innovation within the XRP ecosystem.