David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, has announced the creation of a new server for the XRP Ledger network, acting as an independent operator. This event has drawn attention from the cryptocurrency community.
Launch of New Server
In a personal update posted on August 2, Schwartz discussed his newly designed server launched to support the XRP Ledger network. He emphasized that he has no official ties to Ripple beyond his main job. The server is equipped with an AMD 9950X processor, 256 GB of RAM, multiple terabytes of SSD and NVMe storage, and a 10 Gbps connection.
Direct Integration with XRP Ledger
The server runs on Ubuntu and is already fully synchronized with the XRP Ledger. However, Schwartz clarified that this server is not a testing platform; it is intended to operate under stable conditions and serve as a hub for validation, other infrastructure nodes, and XRPL applications.
Goals of the New Server
Schwartz noted that the server will temporarily reserve slots for 'important' nodes, likely UNL validators or other priority services. He emphasized that the goal is to provide real connectivity, rather than conducting experiments. Also, Schwartz stressed that no single node should be relied upon for critical services, and the data collected from this server could help improve the network's understanding of traffic behavior under different workloads.
The creation of Schwartz's independent server demonstrates an increasing interest in decentralization within the XRP network structure. It also highlights the importance of diverse nodes for enhancing the stability and reliability of the network.
