Ripple has launched a major new initiative, an XRPL Technical Advisory Council that will guide the future growth of the XRP Ledger. This group brings together experts in blockchain engineering, DeFi, cybersecurity, and quantum research. The goal is to help XRPL evolve into a stronger, safer, and more advanced blockchain especially as the industry prepares for new technologies like AI payments, global DeFi adoption, and future quantum computer risks.
This announcement, made in late October 2025, has quickly become a major topic in the crypto community. Some see it as one of Ripple’s smartest moves in years, while others are watching closely to see if the council can deliver real results.
Why Ripple Created the XRPL Advisory Council
Ripple created the council to support long-term development of XRPL and keep it competitive in a fast-changing market. It fits into Ripple’s larger academic and research expansion, which includes a new XRPL Hub, stablecoin-backed grants, and partnerships that connect universities, developers, fintech companies, and regulators.
The council will focus on several key areas:
| Focus Area | Goal |
|---|---|
| DeFi Expansion | Build tools like markets, lending systems, and stablecoin support |
| Interoperability | Connect XRPL with other blockchains and global financial networks |
| Scalability | Improve performance as more users and apps join |
| Hybrid Proof-of-Stake | Add a more secure, energy-efficient consensus layer |
| Quantum Security | Prepare XRPL for future cryptographic threats |
The group will meet regularly and publish quarterly updates to keep development open and transparent.
The XRP Ledger was originally designed for fast, low-cost global payments. But with DeFi growing worldwide, Ripple now wants XRPL to support more advanced applications. The advisory council will help speed up the transition from a payments-only network to a multi-use ecosystem that can host markets, lending tools, tokenized assets, and institutional financial products.
Part of this includes improving the network’s consensus system through hybrid proof-of-stake, which can make XRPL more secure and better suited for DeFi. Ripple is also using part of its $1 billion developer fund to support teams building new financial tools on XRPL. The launch of RLUSD, Ripple’s institutional stablecoin adds even more momentum, creating a reliable currency for trading and lending.
One of the council’s most important missions is preparing XRPL for quantum computers, which experts believe could become powerful enough in the next decade to break today’s encryption. Ripple has brought in global quantum-safety expert Michele Mosca to help develop new security standards that can withstand future attacks. This long-term research could eventually influence the entire blockchain industry, making XRPL one of the first major networks preparing for next-generation cryptography.
What This Means for XRP’s Future
If the council achieves its goals, XRP Ledger could become one of the most secure and advanced blockchains in the world especially for payments, DeFi, and institutional applications. This could attract more developers, financial companies, and global partners. However, this transformation will take time. The next year will show whether Ripple can move from planning to delivery and turn XRPL into a leader in secure and scalable financial technology.
Even so, launching this Advisory Council is one of Ripple’s most strategic decisions in recent years. It brings direction, expertise, and long-term vision to a blockchain that is preparing for a new era shaped by DeFi growth, AI-powered systems, and the future impact of quantum computing.
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