About this episode

The episode discusses the advancements in the XRP ecosystem, particularly in Japan, highlighting real developments over speculation.

While the market stays focused on price, XRP is quietly moving into its next phase… and this time, the signal is coming out of Japan. At XRP Tokyo, we’re seeing something very different from past cycles: 👉 Real startups building on XRPL 👉 Institutional-backed programs like JFIIP accelerating innovation 👉 Developers driving global infrastructure—not speculation This is no longer theoretical. This is execution. In this episode, we break down: • What’s actually happening inside the XRPL ecosystem in Japan • Why developers—not hype—are leading the next wave of blockchain • The launch of XAO DAO and what real participation and governance looks like • David Schwartz’s warning about misinformation and narrative control • How all of this connects to a broader geopolitical shift happening right now Because when you zoom out… This isn’t just about crypto. It’s about: • who builds the infrastructure • who controls the narrative • and how the next financial system gets shaped If you’re only watching price—you’re missing the bigger picture. Subscribe to stay ahead of what’s actually being built. #XRP #XRPL #Crypto #Ripple #Blockchain #Web3 #Japan #GlobalFinance SUPPORT ON THE CHAIN GRAB A…

People in this episode

Host: On The Chain

Topics covered

• XRP
• blockchain development
• geopolitical shifts
• financial systems
• innovation
• infrastructure

Keywords

• XRP
• XRPL
• blockchain
• Japan
• innovation
• financial systems
• David Schwartz

Sponsors

Badass Yetis Coffee, OTC, OTC Merch, OTC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XRP, XRPL, JFIIP

Places: Japan, Tokyo

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