Let's rewind to 2013. Long before blockchain payments became a mainstream institutional conversation, Stronghold CTO, @ItsSeanBennett was already involved in the XRPL ecosystem. More than a decade later, that early experience continues to inform how we think about blockchain infrastructure, interoperability, and real-world payments. Why does that matter? Building financial infrastructure requires more than understanding the technology. It takes experience navigating how networks evolve, how financial systems operate, and what it takes to bring blockchain into real-world use. Today, with SHx accessible on XRPL through our cross-chain bridge, we're continuing to build on that experience and expand what's possible across ecosystems. From the early days of XRPL to where we are today, there's still plenty more to build.

With Swell NYC hosted by @Ripple bringing together leaders shaping the future of payments, we're bringing the conversation to you. All week, we're exploring XRPL's role in payments, Stronghold's history with the network, and how SHx is expanding across chains. Five days. Five conversations. Let's get into it. 🔵 First up: Why XRPL? When it comes to payments, speed, cost, and reliability matter. XRPL was built with these fundamentals in mind, offering settlement in seconds, low transaction costs, and infrastructure designed to move value efficiently across borders. For Stronghold, expanding SHx to XRPL aligns with our broader mission to make payments more accessible, connected, and efficient. With SHx now accessible on XRPL through our cross-chain bridge, we're opening new ways for users to participate in the Stronghold ecosystem.

Finish the sentence: The next thing I want to see in the SHx ecosystem is ______.

Why Japan and why now? @TammyCamp sat down with @coin_post to talk about Stronghold’s entry into Japan, SHx, stablecoins, and what it takes to build payments infrastructure for the long term. 🇯🇵 Full interview 👇