Brad Garlinghouse jabs at maximalists: ‘It will be a multichain world’
While many participants in the crypto space continue to advocate for only a single blockchain, some believe that the future will be made up of multiple blockchains working with each other.
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At a keynote fireside chat during the Ripple Swell 2023 event held in Dubai, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made various remarks, saying that he is actively discouraging those who present themselves as “maximalists.” According to the Ripple CEO, the world will become multichain in the future. He explained:
Apart from discouraging maximalists, the Ripple CEO also talked about what he believes to be the catalysts that could drive further institutional adoption for crypto. According to Garlinghouse, two factors could drive more institutional adoption of digital assets globally. This includes having clear regulatory frameworks and having what he described as “demonstrated utility.”
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Garlinghouse explained that while the United States has around 22-23% of the global gross domestic product (GDP), the country is “way behind” regarding regulators creating clear rules for crypto. The Ripple CEO said that compared with jurisdictions like Dubai, where regulators are engaging with the sector constructively, the U.S. is lagging. He explained:
In addition to clear rules and regulatory engagement, the Ripple CEO also believes that further institutional adoption will be driven by
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