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- Written by: Pedro Ferreira
- Thu, 13 Jun 2024
- Israel
On the ground for XRP Ledger Apex 2024, we caught up withJazzi Cooper, Lead Product Manager at Ripple X and a major driving force behind its ambitious mission. In anexclusive interview, Jazzi shared insights into Ripple X's role in reshapingthe financial landscape and paving the way for a future powered by blockchaintechnology.Why Traditional Finance Needs a Disruption"Traditional finance rails today, as we know, areinsufficient. Payments take multiple days if not weeks (...) and settlement is slow," Jazzi remarked,setting the stage for a discussion on the urgent need for disruptive solutionsin the financial sector.The bold promise of blockchain technology lies in itspotential to revolutionize financial systems, a vision embodied by Ripple X andits dedication to the XRP Ledger. As traditional financial infrastructuresstrain under the weight of inefficiencies, Ripple X champions a future wheretransactions are swift, transparent, and decentralized. This ambition is notmerely a theoretical exercise but a concerted effort to redefine how value istransferred and recorded.One of the main drivers for this charge is Jasmine Cooper,affectionately known as Jazzi, who heads the Institutional DeFi Products group.Her teams mission is to cultivate a suite of products that capitalize on theunique strengths of the XRP Ledger, thus offering a robust alternative to theentrenched financial systems that dominate today's markets.On Redefining Value Transfer"The XRP Ledger is purpose-built for value transfer.We think it's a very ideal blockchain environment for the issuance, themovement, the trading of tokens," Jasmine emphasizes, underscoring theplatform's suitability for disrupting traditional finance.Central to Ripple X's strategy are three key productverticals: tokenization, financial protocols, and infrastructure. Tokenizationinvolves the creation of digital tokens that represent real-world assets,offering a new avenue for asset management and investment. Financial protocolscover on-chain trading and lending, leveraging blockchains transparency andefficiency. The infrastructure vertical focuses on building the essentialcomponents, such as oracles and cross-chain bridges, which support the seamlessoperation of these systems.The CEO of #Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, has revealed the name of their new stablecoin at the #XRPLApex 2024 event. The stablecoin will be called "Real USD" and is represented by the ticker symbol $RLUSD. pic.twitter.com/RdKDsoJw3z Collin Brown (@CollinBrownXRP) June 12, 2024Out with the Old?"Most of fintech today, all of your neobanks, all ofyour digital wealth advisors, these have moved a little bit forward by offeringnice UIs... But they're still sitting on the same old rails.As a stark contrast, one of the most exciting developments at Ripple X is theintroduction of multipurpose tokens, a new standard designed for thetokenization of real-world assets. "We've introduced a new token standard calledmultipurpose tokens that's purpose-built for tokenization of real-worldassets," explains Jasmine, shedding light on Ripple X's commitment toinnovation.This innovation allows metadata to bedirectly attached to the blockchain asset, ensuring a higher degree ofreliability and utility. Such advancements pave the way for more sophisticateduse cases, such as bond and equity tokenization, and open up new possibilitiesfor asset management and investment.Accessible Blockchain for All: User-Centric Design & Financial InclusionShifting gears, Jasmines perspective on the interplay between technologyand society underscores a fundamental truth: technology must align with userneeds and expectations to achieve widespread adoption. We ultimately have to meet people where they are in termsof their tolerance for usability, for risk, for trust, user experience that theydemand across the board," Jazzi added.This principle guidesRipple Xs development efforts. Instead of imposing complex, crypto-nativesolutions that might alienate everyday users, Ripple X aims to meet users wherethey are, providing intuitive and accessible products that leverageblockchains advantages without overwhelming complexity, thus emphasizing theimportance of user-centric design.Financial inclusion is another cornerstone of Ripple Xsvision. By democratizing access to financial services, blockchaintechnology can empower individuals in regions where traditional bankinginfrastructure is inadequate or nonexistent. Decentralized lending protocols,for example, can offer capital to those who lack access to conventionalfinancial institutions, thus fostering economic opportunities and growth inunderserved communities.Looking ahead, Ripple X is poised to make significantstrides in the realm of real-world asset tokenization. Upcoming announcementsand projects promise to further integrate blockchain technology into varioussectors, enhancing the liquidity and utility of digital assets. Additionally,the EVM side chain initiative aims to bridge Ethereums extensive developercommunity with Ripples robust infrastructure, creating synergies that coulddrive further innovation and adoption.Wrapping upIn the face of skepticism and the noise surroundingcryptocurrencies, Ripple Xs commitment to practical, impactful solutionsstands out. By focusing on real-world problems and developing technology thatenhances user experiences, Ripple X is not only pushing the boundaries of whatblockchain can achieve but also ensuring that these advancements are accessibleand beneficial to a broad audience. The future of finance, as envisioned byRipple X, is one where blockchain technology seamlessly integrates into ourdaily lives, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and inclusion in ways thattraditional systems have long struggled to deliver.This article was written by Pedro Ferreira at www.financemagnates.com.
