Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, addressed criticisms about the company and the XRP Ledger.
Schwartz highlighted the distinctive features of the XRPL, including stablecoins, NFTs, and DEX without smart contract risks.
He expressed surprise at the slow adoption of payments using cryptocurrencies and blockchains, citing regulatory uncertainty and user experience challenges as hurdles.
Schwartz defended Ripple's transparent strategy and success in payments, while criticisms were raised regarding XRP's success and market manipulation claims.