Ripple’s esteemed Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, is embarking on a significant career transition, moving beyond his daily executive duties while reaffirming his deep commitment to the XRP ecosystem. As an original architect of the XRP Ledger, his evolving roles signal a new chapter for one of the crypto world's foundational figures.
A New Chapter and Expanded Influence
Schwartz is set to transition from his role as Ripple’s day-to-day CTO to CTO Emeritus at the close of 2025, a shift enabling him to dedicate more time to family and personal XRP-related projects. His involvement with Ripple remains strong, however, as he has accepted Chairman Chris Larsen's invitation to join the company's board of directors. Furthermore, Schwartz is extending his expertise by becoming an advisor at Evernorth, an XRP treasury company, underscoring his continued engagement across the broader XRP landscape.
Sustained Community Presence and a Critical Warning
Despite his changing corporate responsibilities, David Schwartz assures the XRP community of his enduring presence and active participation. He continues to engage with the XRP Ledger by operating his own node and exploring new use cases for XRP beyond Ripple's core focus. Leveraging his significant influence and long-standing credibility, Schwartz recently issued a vital public warning: he "almost never uses Instagram," and anyone claiming to be him on the platform is "99.8% likely to be a scammer," emphasizing the critical need for vigilance against impersonation in the digital realm.
