Ripple CTO David Schwartz has publicly distanced himself from the broader XRP community’s ongoing discussions about Bitcoin’s future upgrades. Following controversial updates to Bitcoin Core 30, which could increase network congestion and raise concerns around decentralization, Schwartz clarified that Ripple is taking a neutral stance on these debates. His comments come amidst widespread debate surrounding the potential impact of increased data bandwidth on Bitcoin efficiency and security. 30 will raise the OP_RETURN data cap to approximately 4MB. Schwartz’s remarks highlight Ripple’s approach towards blockchain technology, emphasizing its focus on independent innovation rather than getting bogged down in ideological disagreements within the crypto industry.