David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, drew attention to a lighthearted moment on social media with a post that quickly drew notice from the community. On his official X account, Schwartz shared a video clip of the band “The Rototones” performing and asked a direct question: “Is that drummer wearing a Ripple shirt?” The post immediately centered attention on the visual details of the band’s attire, particularly whether the drummer’s shirt displayed the Ripple logo. The video showed the band playing a full-length performance piece. Although the footage was not clear due to the video quality, Schwartz’s observation gave viewers a new reason to closely review the performance, with many attempting to verify the observation. Is that drummer wearing a Ripple shirt? https://t.co/lnpdY8nesr — David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz (@JoelKatz) August 24, 2025 Community Observations Several community members responded to Schwartz’s tweet with their own interpretations of the video. One user, LongBullyStick, expressed certainty that the shirt did indeed display the Ripple logo. To support this conclusion, he stated that he had brightened and enhanced the footage, leading him to say, “Yes! Brightened and enhanced—so absolutely, yes!!!! 100%!!!!” Another response came from Satvinder Sagoo, who took a different view after reviewing the video in full. He said he was unable to confirm any evidence of a Ripple shirt, writing , “I watched the whole thing and didn’t get a glimpse of it @JoelKatz. It was a great piece of music though!” His reply highlighted both the difficulty of verifying the shirt’s details and an appreciation for the band’s musical performance. A third response from Kansas108 noted a more skeptical stance. The commenter expressed that despite watching the video across different devices, the shirt remained too blurry to confirm. They wrote, “That’s 20 minutes I’ll never get back. Tried on both phone and laptop—still blurry. I’m trusting you it says Ripple.” This perspective suggested that for some, the question Schwartz raised may remain unresolved due to the video’s visual limitations. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Broader Context of Engagement While Schwartz’s post was casual in nature, it drew participation from the XRP community , with individuals attempting to analyze the details of the video in different ways. The engagement illustrates how community members often interact not only with formal updates on technology and regulation but also with lighter, culture-oriented content that still references Ripple in some form. The varied responses also underscore the different ways participants in the community approach Schwartz’s posts. While some take an analytical approach by enhancing the video for clarity, others engage by focusing on the music or by humorously commenting on the time spent trying to identify the shirt. Regardless of the differing opinions, the exchange demonstrated how Schwartz’s interactions often draw active participation, with his followers closely examining even casual references connected to Ripple. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CTO’s Recent Observation Sparks XRP Army’s Reaction appeared first on Times Tabloid .
