James On The XRPL

Passionate about blockchain and innovation | Helping to build a secure crypto community

Co-Founder & COO - @TrimaeraTech

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@Stone_XRPL If you've got a BUDZY NFT then you need to get your Trustline setup to get that BUDZY Airdrop on Apr 20th;

https://t.co/rtvzRFPFtz

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@Stone_XRPL Sent straight to you @Stone_XRPL

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@Stone_XRPL https://t.co/6e6xUZpa8Q

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@Stone_XRPL https://t.co/BBOdHfpGve

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

This is a huge first step on our journey to becoming a real contributor to the XRPL ecosystem.

It means so much to us, and we’re excited to continue building.

[Trimaera @TrimaeraTech]

We are thrilled to announce that our Trimaera Validator is officially live and actively contributing to the XRPL! Over the past two weeks, we’ve been running it behind the scenes, and fine-tuning it to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Through continuous improvements, we’re proud to share that our agreements are now regularly running well above 99%, reflecting our dedication to supporting the health and stability of the ledger.

This is another significant step forward for Trimaera as we continue to expand our commitment to the XRPL ecosystem. Thank you for your continued support as we move forward together.

Let’s build a stronger, more connected XRPL!

https://t.co/lDzuCMip33

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

Something I’ve been wondering about with these new protocols is how safe depositor funds are with features like freezing and clawback in place.

I get that these tools are meant for compliance, but don’t they also give issuers a lot of control over people’s assets?

I’m just trying to figure out if this strikes the right balance or if it could end up causing issues.

[RippleX @RippleXDev]

XLS-65 & XLS-66: New standards advancing lending on the XRP Ledger: https://t.co/GKSF0U5gAy

⚙️XLS-65: Flexible Single Asset Vaults with customizable withdrawal policies and Permissioned Domains.

⚙️XLS-66: Fixed-term, uncollateralized loans with dynamic risk protection and amortized repayments.

Learn how these updates reshape DeFi on the XRPL from @v_tumas.

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@crystalcreat0rs @SamoilBogdan @bOssbErn2 @PablexMe2245 @zubair79068963 @HasoY @giveawayaddic31 @nickallensol SCAM

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

Fair critique. While deployment has been slower than expected, the silver lining is that a significant portion of the allocated XRP remains available. With current price action, the potential impact of these funds is amplified, enabling support for even more projects.

This, of course, hinges on @Ripple's active participation and a push for efficient distribution. The XRPL community thrives on transparency and action—let's ensure these resources are deployed effectively to drive innovation. 🚀 #XRPCommunity #XRPLGrants

[Artur @Kirjakulov]

🚀 XRP at $1.5. But it also reveals an uncomfortable truth.

@Ripple's 1B XRP commitment to XRPL Grants:
- Initially: $500M
- Now: $1.5B 📈

Looks impressive on paper, right? But let's talk reality.
3 years later:
- Tiny fraction actually distributed (much less than 10% in 3 years)
- Inefficient deployment
- More PR than actual development

This isn't a grant program – it's a $1.5B pension fund sitting idle. Why not just admit the strategy changed?

Compare to @Circle:
- Less talk, more action
- Actually deploying capital
- Real ecosystem building

If you're going to commit billions to ecosystem development, either use it or be transparent about the change in plans. The community deserves better than optics-driven announcements. 🎭

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

Huge congratulations to @Kirjakulov & @xpmarket!

This is an incredible achievement, and I’m confident you’ll be an outstanding steward of the XRPL.

[Artur @Kirjakulov]

Big News! @xpmarket is now a UNL Validator on the XRPL!

Today, we’ve hit a major milestone: XPMarket has been added to the list of UNL validators on the XRP Ledger! After three years of building a user-centric ecosystem for the XRPL, we’re thrilled to take our commitment further, directly supporting the development and security of the network itself.

A huge thank you to our incredible community and the XRPL Foundation for trusting us with this responsibility. We’re excited to contribute to a stronger, more decentralised XRPL.

[Stone @Stone_XRPL]

Hey XRP Ledger Kings! 👑

Quick shoutout to some amazing projects that are pillars of the XRPL community: @MagneticXRPL, @realSologenic, @xpmarket, and @xrplto! Let’s show them some love for their ongoing contributions. 💫

With the rise of First Ledger, a new Telegram app connecting users to XRP Ledger tokens, it’s essential to understand the unique benefits of using a fully functional DEX.

First Ledger:

- Platform: Runs on Telegram.
- Functionality: Limited to market buys and market sells.
- Impact: Forces users to sell at market price, which can lead to immediate red candles on the chart.

Decentralized Exchange (DEX):

- Platform: Fully decentralized on the blockchain.
- Functionality: Provides smarter token management with advanced features.
- Support for Projects: Enables projects to thrive by allowing investors to place sell orders above market price, giving new investors a chance to buy in without causing sharp price drops.

Using a DEX offers functionalities that help both investors and projects grow sustainably. Exploring these platforms is key to making informed decisions and supporting a healthy, thriving XRPL ecosystem.

If you lead a community, you owe it to them to share the value of these platforms.

Stay informed and let’s keep supporting the XRPL community!

#XRPL #DEX

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

I’m having a hard time seeing the upside to all these meme coins popping up lately. Bots are sniping new tokens and flipping them in seconds, leaving anyone who jumps in a bit later stuck holding worthless bags.

Yeah, the XRPL is seeing a lot of volume, but is this really driving sustainable growth for the whole community, or just benefiting a lucky few?

We need to focus on what’s good for the long-term, not just quick wins.

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

XRPL holders be like: "We're in it for the long haul, building real utility!"

72 hours later

"Wait... memecoins? 🚀💎🙌 LET'S GOOOOOO!"

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

Just a few hours left until the big XRPL Space organized by @Stone_XRPL!

I’ll be speaking alongside many other projects and developers. Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and gain insight into the minds behind these teams.

Join us here:

https://t.co/tg1YbTANHl

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

I fully support the proposed changes to the XRPL.

Increasing transaction fees from 10 to 200 drops while lowering account reserves to 1 XRP and object reserves to 0.2 XRP strikes a good balance. It makes transactions slightly more costly, but still very affordable, while lowering the barrier for new participants.

Challenges from increased activity on the ledger are a good sign of growth, and we’re ready to handle them.

It's time to embrace the expansion of the XRPL!

[Wietse Wind - 🪝☝️🛠 Xaman® + XRPL + Xahau @WietseWind]

There have been several discussion threads about Reserves and Fees on the XRPL.

On behalf of @XRPLLabs I just changed the configuration of our validator, to be enabled the next validator restart.

# We will vote for:

Transaction fee 🔼 from 10 drops to 200 drops
Account reserve 🔻 from 10 XRP to 1 XRP
Object reserve 🔻 from 2 XRP to 0.2 XRP

What we believe this vote will do is:
- Make it slightly (still very cheap) more expensive to transact
- Limit barrier to entry / participation

# Side effects / trade-offs

The number one concern would be increased activity on the ledger to the point where it becomes a challenge for infrastructure. At this point I feel this is a good problem to have. We have dealt with (and lost sleep over) infra challenges before, and we will again.

In my opinion we face the choice between an easy going ledger that's hardly being used, and a ledger that gets more use with some challenges. Bring the challenges. True engineers love challenges.

If increased use of the ledger tue to lower barrier to entry mean infra providers have to step up their game again (in whatever way: hardware, configuration, horizontal scaling, economics, monetisation, ...) then so be it: a good problem to have. We're doing all of these things anyway. Bring it.

Thanks for starting the discussion and backing it up with numbers @Kirjakulov

[XRP Recovery ❤️‍🩹 @XRPRecovery]

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[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@OBI_XRPL Thanks for sharing your journey! It’s incredible to see how decentralisation is changing the way we think about finance. I’m honored to be a part of your story, and together with @Trimaeratech, we’re committed to empowering users on the XRPL.

[Stone @Stone_XRPL]

On Saturday, October 19 at 6 PM EST
we are going to have a space with all the XRP ledger projects are invited!

This is a fantastic opportunity for investors to hear directly from the project development teams on the ledger!

https://t.co/mGN5CJuodw

[𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP @BankXRP]

Please retweet this to protect the #XRP community

With the recent surge in scams, especially fake RLUSD tokens on DEXs, I wanted to share a quick reminder. These scams affect people daily, and any small action helps. Here are steps we can take when spotting suspicious activity:

Report to the FBI
https://t.co/weh835gvQA
Report a phishing page
https://t.co/IujLsilH4u
Report to X (Twitter)
https://t.co/xYw9NRXpQS
Report to YouTube
https://t.co/FLaj7sfvGA

More details on identifying crypto scams: https://t.co/ZwFb1k63dO

Thanks to Dan Fisher Community Relations Manager, Ripple 🥂@DanFisher_XRPL

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

@KSJ_Kreative Stop showing off 😂

[James On The XRPL @James_XRPL]

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