Unexpectedly, well-known RippleX engineer David Fuelling has sparked agitation in the XRP community by suggesting a thorough revision to the XRP Ledger Foundation’s (XRPLF) governing framework.
The plan calls for establishing a new system for choosing the foundation’s board of directors as well as a more structured membership structure. Fuelling’s observations of discontent in the community, which highlight the need for a more decentralised and democratic organisation, serve as his inspiration.
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Fuelling noted that his plan, which aims to address the perceived lack of individual voices within the XRPL community, is a personal effort and has not been approved by Ripple. He draws attention to the crucial role that XRPLF plays in overseeing vital resources like infrastructure, GitHub repositories, and websites, which makes it a perfect place for experimentation to promote community involvement.
XRP community reaction
There has been a lot of debate over the idea, with some people doubting the necessity of change. Well-known XRP community member Crypto Eri raised worries that the suggestion that XRPLF lacks self-governance might result in unfavourable outcomes. She also objected to the creation of several membership tiers, arguing that this may lead to discrimination and divisiveness.
In response to the issues brought forth, Wietse Wind, the creator of the Xumm wallet and a key player in XRPL Labs, said that XRPLF will thoroughly examine possibilities, frameworks, and viability.
The XRP community is now debating whether Fuelling’s suggested modifications are required or if other options ought to be looked at. Members are prompted to provide their thoughts on the proposed improved, member-governed organisation as the discussion centres on the goal of XRPLF and who should decide on it.
The community is cautious about the ramifications for the future of XRP Ledger governance as talks heat up.
