The Mysterious Ripple Swell: Chris Larsen and a Chef Walk Into a Conference 🍴🎩

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Ah, the world of cryptocurrency-where fortunes are made, lawsuits are settled, and… celebrity chefs apparently take center stage? Yes, dear reader, it seems that Ripple has decided to spice things up (pun absolutely intended 😏) for its upcoming Ripple Swell event this November. The intrigue surrounding this event is growing faster than a blockchain ledger on steroids.

In a move that feels more like a plot twist in one of Bulgakov’s novels than a corporate announcement, Ripple revealed via Twitter that Chris Larsen-the elusive co-founder and executive chairman himself-will grace the keynote stage. For those keeping score, Larsen has been about as visible in recent months as a ghost in a Moscow flat. Naturally, the XRP community erupted with excitement, or perhaps sheer disbelief, at his reappearance. One enthusiastic user even tweeted something along the lines of, “Wait, he’s alive?!” Truly, the man knows how to make an entrance-or re-entrance, as it were.

Innovation meets impact.

Chef, Restaurateur, and humanitarian José Andrés will join Ripple Co-Founder @chrislarsensf on the keynote stage at Swell 2025 in NYC. 🗽

Don’t miss it-request to attend now:

– Ripple (@Ripple) August 26, 2025

But wait, there’s more! Because why stop at a tech mogul when you can throw in a Michelin-starred chef for good measure? Enter José Andrés, the Spanish-American culinary wizard who somehow manages to save the world between perfecting paella recipes. What could these two titans possibly discuss? Will they debate whether decentralized finance tastes better with saffron or truffle oil? Or will they unveil some kind of crypto-themed tapas menu? Your guess is as good as mine-but I’m bringing popcorn 🍿.

As if all this weren’t enough, Ripple has already teased us with another heavyweight speaker: Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq. It’s almost as though they’re trying to assemble the Avengers of finance and technology-but instead of fighting aliens, they’ll probably be debating regulatory frameworks. Riveting stuff!

And let’s not forget August, which was quite the month for Ripple. Not only did they close their long-drawn-out legal battle with the SEC (cue fireworks 🎆), but they also set the stage for what promises to be the most talked-about event of the year. With such high-profile guests and tantalizing mysteries, one wonders if the real question isn’t “What’s coming?” but rather “What *isn’t* coming?”

So mark your calendars for November 4th and 5th, folks. Whether you’re a die-hard crypto enthusiast, a foodie looking for inspiration, or just someone who enjoys watching unlikely pairings unfold, Ripple Swell 2025 might just be the circus we didn’t know we needed. After all, where else can you find blockchain meets bouillabaisse? Bon appétit! 🥂

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2025-08-27 12:54