Ripple CTO David Schwartz Clarifies Family Ties and Interledger

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Ripple CTO clears up family ties, confirming he’s not related to Evan “all the money.” Schwartz admits Interledger was too early, affecting its success and market adoption. Tether mints $1B USDT, fueling ongoing debates about stablecoins’ impact on Bitcoin prices. Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” Schwartz has responded to several questions on social media about his involvement with Evan “all the money” Schwartz. The user “DegenXRPHolder” wondered if the two had a relationship. Schwartz pointed out that just because they have the same last name, they are not related. However, he acknowledged that there is another Evan connected to Interledger who is a member of his family. The discussion then shifted to the current functioning of Interledger. Schwartz stated that the protocol may have been too advanced for its time. He added that being too soon can sometimes be as bad as being too late. In his view, the team made some strategic mistakes, though he noted they weren’t significant enough to impact the project’s long-term potential seriously. I think interledger was way too far ahead of its time. Being too early can be as bad as being too late. They also, IMO, made some strategic errors, but I’m not sure that would have made much difference. — David ‘JoelKatz’ Schwartz (@JoelKatz) June 8, 2025 Schwartz Reflects on Interledger’s Early Challenges and Future Potential The user asked if Interledger met its original objectives, and Schwartz gave an honest reply. He noted that the protocol was still not operating at its full strength. In his opinion, the initial aims may have been beyond what could have been realized.  Schwartz’s observation about the harsh beginning for Interledger aligns with the lively discussions surrounding the creation of blockchain technology at the right time. He noted that early adoption can slow down the success of…