Blogging is an art form. A means of expression that is unique and creative. A way for ordinary human beings to release a side of them that otherwise would have been kept inside. Within the CBC, we take blogging quite seriously, especially when we do it on the Web Monetized platform, Coil.com. Right now the club is in the middle of the 14-day blitz which will run through the 14th of this month....

In this edition of CBC Member Highlights, 2 members will be highlighted who have demonstrated regular participation in the club while at the same time provided genuine support to the rest of the group. The club's foundation is built upon members who truly care for others and have a heart to serve one another.

Not only have these members participated in the club, but they also produce blog content on a regular basis which is an important aspect of CBC involvement. We encourage publishing works to Coil.com to help grow the platform, and also to allow each blogger to unleash their creative genius.

Doctor Change @doctor_change

Doctor Change has been a participatory member of the CBC these past weeks. He is commenting on other's work by providing feedback and other helpful information. Not to mention, DC is putting out some really great content.

Today he was able to compile a series of solar pictographs that look absolutely stunning. He also releases content regarding digital assets and blockchain technology. Doctor Change is a true asset to the CBC community and we are glad to have him on board.

Next up...

Niels @nvds888

Niels hit the ground running the moment he stepped foot into the CBC. Niels truly has a knack for writing well-thought-out pieces that impact those reading them. He is also quite active inside the members-only Telegram group where he encourages and uplifts other members.

It's been great having Niels around because he sets aside time to give back to the CBC and to the overall Coil community. Keep up the great work, Niels, looking forward to seeing your blogs continue to improve just like they already have.

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Thank you for joining us here in edition 7 of the CBC member highlights. If you would like to be considered for one of the next editions, please continue blogging regularly and participating in the CBC. Active members always benefit the most from the club as they give and receive proper support.

Members of the Content Builders Club are doing a great job submitting posts for the blogging blitz happening right now. Yesterday was the launch, and the competition between the red and blue team ends on the 14th, plenty of time to start cooking that turkey. Gobble gobble.

Hut hut hike! The team captains, Patricia and Srdan, are doing great jobs keeping their respective teams motivated and encouraged each day. That was always the goal since the beginning for the blitz leaders. The players are having a blast as they submit new articles to Coil.com while adding value to the Coil community at large.

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Last month, the CBC participated in the 30-day challenge which was a HUGE success. Many members were able to hone their crafts and develop a blogging habit of their own that fits their busy schedules. Not only that, but through these monthly activities, members get to know each other better than ever and form long-lasting friendships even though they are spread out across the globe.

Want to get involved in the blitz or in future blog-based activities but haven't joined the Content Builders Club? Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter for more details, I'd love to meet you. Right now is an exciting time to be involved with Web Monetized platforms like Coil that stream micropayments to creators instead of using the outdated ad-based revenue model.

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Looking back to when I was a teenager back in the early 2000's, I was a really shy kid. I kept to myself a lot of the time. I even sat by myself in the high-school lunch room occasionally. One thing was for sure though... I liked girls... a lot. Yep, I was that hopeless romantic guy who wrote 2-page notes and placed them inside of girls' lockers in the hallway. When I say girls, I don't mean all of them, but there were a select few I was really fond of.

Turns out they already had boyfriends or were just not interested at the time. Even though I was scrawny, insecure, and quiet, I still put forth the effort to let those few girls know how I felt about them. I wasn't sure of a lot of things in life back then, but I did know this... that one day soon I would find a cute girl, fall in love, and start a family.

I was never into the party scene. Instead, I was more interested in building a life with the girl of my dreams. A woman, in fact, who was like me. One that had the same sense of humor and would laugh at my corny jokes. One that would be there for me and I for her. One that would be a good mother to our children.

During college was the first time I entered into a real relationship. It lasted for 7 months then fizzled out. Turns out she then started dating my best friend a month later and they eventually ended up getting married. Crazy, right? Yeah, it made for an awkward semester that's for sure.

Anyways, fast forward a couple years to 2008 when I met my now wife at a Cracker Barrel we both worked at. We fell in love within a month of dating, engaged after 1 year, then married 1 year after that. In 2014 we said hello to our first child. We were ecstatic. Fast forward to present day, and we now are a family of 5.

I might not have had much confidence in my teenage years, but I was certain of what I wanted. I knew that I wanted to settle down and start a family. Sure enough, it happened. My heart is full of gratitude each and every day I wake up next to her. I have so much gratitude every time I lift up one of my boys and give them a big hug and kiss.

It just goes to show that things can and do turn around in life. It takes having the guts to know what you want and go after them. To take chances even though it might be nerve-racking at times. Stay true to who you are, and treat people the way you want to be treated. Continue giving love, and it will always come back to you in ways you might not have thought of before.

October was the best month yet on Coil.com. Multiple creators were publishing content on a weekly and daily basis which is great news for the overall ecosystem. The more exposure brought to Web Monetization sites, the more they will become adopted and begin to take over the old model using ad revenue to pay creators.

The Content Builders Club was in full swing this month as they finished the 30-Day Coil Blogging Challenge on the 16th. As of tomorrow, the club will be embarking on yet another adventure as they take part in the 14-Day Coil Blogging Blitz to kick off the month of November.

What is the Power Creators Award?

The Power Creators Award is a recognition award for 1 specific member of the Content Builders Club. Each month a CBC member will be recognized with the Power Creators Award that they can print out, frame, and hang on their wall (not a requirement).

The PCA is given to a member who sets the example for the following attributes:

✔ Dedication to consistent publishing on Coil.com

✔ Skillful proficiency in writing / video creation

✔ Valiant thought and effort placed inside each post

✔ Utilizes the Coil “subscriber-only” feature properly

**✔ Longs to drive the Coil ecosystem forward
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Power creators are those who value the content creation process and realize the importance of sharing their mind and passions with the world. A power creator enjoys what they do and allows that joy to shine through in the work that they publish.

The October 2019 Power Creators Award goes to:

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Sandra Scala @theminduntangled

Sandra is someone who exemplifies what it means to be a loving and caring human being. It has been an absolute pleasure having her in the CBC as she lights up the room every time she arrives. Sandra publishes content that helps those in tough spots and provides them encouragement to continue on in the face of adversity.

Even though Sandra is often busy with family activities taking care of her girls and her husband, she still finds the time to consistently create beautiful blogs full of inspiration and hope. Each piece she puts out literally feel like they are coming straight from her soul, and for that we appreciate you, Sandra.

Keep up the good work as we move into November and transition into the holiday season. Exciting developments await all Coilers who participate in the incredible Web Monetization revolution that is unfolding right before our eyes.

Congratulations Sandra for earning the October 2019 Power Creators Award. For those CBC members who wish to obtain the award for a future month, keep on rocking and doing what you do best. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Sandra and have a great rest of your day.

Welcome to this article on discovering your niche within the XRP community. You more than likely were introduced to the community via a YouTube video posted by Kevin Cage or Digital Asset Investor. If not, then you read an eye-catching article by Hodor who used to be a prominent XRP blogger. Or, perhaps you were surfing through Twitter and saw a flashy tweet by XRP Neo or Eric Dadoun. Lastly, you may have even stumbled upon this article having no clue what XRP is but are curious as to its implications and possibilities.

What is a niche all about? A niche is simply a topic of interest, or a subject within a certain genre. For instance, a niche can look like any of the following:

・ Fitness

・ Health

・ Crafts

・ Gaming

・ Cooking

・ Sports

・ Technology

The above examples are top-level niches which can often be broken down into more specific sub-niches such as the following:

Fitness ➔ Core workouts

Health ➔ Dr. Sebi diet

Crafts ➔ Reverse stockinette stitch

Gaming ➔ RPG strategy

Cooking ➔ Chicken recipes

Sports ➔ Basketball pass techniques

Technology ➔ Ripple and XRP

When it comes to the XRP community, there is a smorgasbord of niches to get involved in regarding Ripple and XRP:

✔️ Research

✔️ Artwork

✔️ Promotion

✔️ Blog creation

✔️ Video publishing

✔️ Live streaming

✔️ Public speaking

✔️ False claim rebuttals

✔️ App / web development

The article began with ways you may have been introduced to the community because members are hard at work all over the web using multiple mediums to reach the masses. The niche selection availability is so diverse that anyone can bring their abilities to the ecosystem and practice adding value.

What are you good at?

The place to start on the road to discovering your niche is to look at the things you're good at. What are the 1 or 2 things that you had interest in or were skilled at before you entered the community? Perhaps you have a soft-spot for writing and want to continue doing so within the community. Maybe you enjoy live-streaming like Alex Cobb on YouTube. Do you have a coding background? You could create killer websites and apps like Weitse Wind.

You might enjoy arguing respectfully with people because you are passionate about your views. Each day there are haters and trolls who attack the community with their words and you could be the attack defense, proving false claims wrong with truthful information. Honestly, the sky is the limit. If you do not see your claim to fame on the above list, then make your own! But make sure it revolves around the 1 or 2 things you are good at doing.

Not good at anything? Then consider a few niches that you might be interested in and spend time learning about them. After that, the winner will be the one that you could enjoy and stay consistent with on a daily and weekly basis without getting burnt out.

Drilling down into your niche

Did you spend time pinpointing what you're good at and enjoy doing regularly? Great (but no really if you haven't then please do so now and stop reading this sentence that is beginning to become a run-on for no apparent reason). Its time to drill down into your chosen niche so that you can discover where you best fit inside the XRP community. In other words, we are going to find out what you want to be known for.

Let's take research for example. You enjoy digging and searching like an archaeologist hunting for artifacts. What will your research process look like? What type of documents or videos do you want to bring to light? How often do you want to uncover these hidden gems?

Artwork. You are an artistic person in need of expressing themselves through paintings or drawings. What type of artwork are you going to make and what type of messaging will you portray through each piece? How many pieces do you want to create per week or per month?

You're a blogger. You enjoy pulling your thoughts and research together into well-worded masterpieces. What do you write about? What type of styling do you choose? How often are you going to produce these blogs? What platform will be their home (Coil is a good choice).

Videos are your jam. You can't get enough of filming, editing, and publishing your work for the world to see. That's great, but what topics specifically will your videos cover? What format will they be in? Screenshare? Interview style? How many videos are you going to produce per week and per month?

Even though I am not going to cover EVERY niche and their individual possibilities, you get the idea by now. You need to drill down into your niche and figure out the details in order to set yourself up for consistency while blocking the chances of negative emotions creeping in.

Take some action

You now have chosen 1 or 2 things you're good at, preferably 1 thing, then you have done some homework and drilled down into that specific niche while asking the hard questions. Now you are ready to step out into the unknown and take some action utilizing what you've discovered.

**Note: It is possible to start taking action and then figure out that you aren't cut out for a particular niche or its just not something you'd enjoy long-term. That's perfectly fine. Go back to the drawing board pondering what you're good at and then drilling down to its core.

Never done a live stream before? Great, neither have millions of other people on the planet. Never created an app or a web page before? Awesome. The point is, you have to start somewhere. Try it out. Even if no one shows up to your stream or visits your website, at least you took that step and gave it a shot.

Here's the dog-gone truth... whenever you start something new, whatever it may be, you are going to stink at it. If you are starting a new niche that you've never dove into before, the waters may be rough at first, but stick with it and you will improve over time. Take action no matter how bad you “think” you are.

Pay attention to feedback

Paying attention to feedback from the community is not the end all be all, but it is an important metric to consider when discovering your niche and in whether or not you will continue down that path. If you are producing blog after blog and sharing it on Twitter, are they getting more likes, retweets, or comments? Is your research being proved valuable by others you are sharing it with?

Again, if you only have a small following, feedback will be minimal at first. But, as your following grows over time, pay more attention to the way fellow community members are reacting to your work. Are you slowly gaining more traction in the community as more members view your work and notice you showing up day after day?

XRP community members are very supportive of each other and will give you honest feedback on the value you are providing. If you are looking for specific member's feedback, perhaps tag them occasionally in your Twitter posts so that they are made aware and can choose to engage back with you.

Learn how to master your craft...

The 14-Day Coil Blogging Blitz was announced a week ago as the Content Builders Club's chosen activity for the month of November. The blitz will begin on November 1st and end on the 14th. The blitz will consist of a short, 14-day burst of action designed intentionally to create buzz around the power of blogging, especially when published on Coil.com.

Today's article is going to cover the rules of the game as well as an announcement regarding the players and their respective teams. Participants were divided up into a red team and a blue team each with their own captains. Captains are in charge of leading their team to victory by setting a strong example with their actions and by encouraging teammates with continual verbal praise.

Without further ado, it is time to announce the players on both the red team and the blue team ! !

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The Red team will be lead by Patricia C. who has been a pillar inside the CBC since the beginning. Patricia has demonstrated fearless blogging abilities as well as leadership traits that are nothing short of admirable. Steven, Nazario, Nickel, Lauren, and Adam will all be using their super saiyen strength and agility to help bring the trophy home for the Red team.

The Blue team will be lead by none other than our in-house bouncer, Srdan. Srdan is very active inside the CBC and is passionate about what he does including helping others succeed. Miguel, Allen, Casio, Stefano, and Seth will all be using their various power rangers abilities to help bring home the trophy for the Blue team.

Coil reader, you have the option of rooting for either the blue team or the red team, or BOTH! Feel free to participate as a cheerleader on the sidelines, rooting them on with a post to your page telling the Coil community who you are excited to see win the competition.

Rules and regulations

Hut hut hike! I, Ken Melendez, will be your referee for this competition. Each individual team member MUST do the following:

1. Publish 1 post per day on Coil.com

2. Each post must be a minimum of 250 words

3. Share each post link inside of the Content Builders Club

4. Share each post to at least 1 social media platform

5. Have fun

The team that completes the entirety of the 14-day blitz, without running out of bounds (missing a rule), wins the competition. In the event of a tie, a coin toss will take place to decide the final result.

May the most committed team win!

**NOTE: Each team member is allowed to miss 1 out of the 14 days in case of an emergency or illness. Missing 1 day for these reasons will not count against the team in any way.

Blitz incentives

The winning team will receive the following:

**1. Bragging rights as the 14-day Coil blogging blitz champions**

**2. $100 worth of XRP split among the winning team members**

**3. Recognition on the pinned post of the CBC Telegram group**

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Comments from the players . . .

Some days... some days it's just like ehhhh. You wake up and feel sluggish not because it was a rough weekend, but just because. You eat your breakfast but could have gone without it. The coffee isn't giving you that “kick” you wanted as if you never drank it in the first place. You get into your car and start falling asleep at the red light until the car behind you honks obnoxiously. Yep, that's today.

Here's the good new though, that will not be what entire day looks like. In fact, by the time I'm done writing this article that I don't feel like writing, I will be happy that I did. Some days it's hard to push past the lack of motivation that is taking over the mind and body, but pushing through is the ONLY way out. In fact, it is much easier to push through when the proper habits are in place that help propel you forward towards your goal.

Habits allow you to stay on track even on their down days because your body is accustomed to taking a particular set of actions that lead you to a desired result. Staying fit by going to the gym and working out is something that requires habitual, weekly action or else it won't happen. Eating healthy consistently doesn't occur overnight as it takes weeks, if not months, of repetitive eating habits that benefit your body while keeping cravings at bay.

Now listen, everyone has off days. Some days it is good to take a step back and just rest or reflect so that you can regroup and refocus emotional and physical states. Other times, when you know you're just in a funk and you need to snap out of it, pushing through until you are back to normal will prove to be a wise decision in the end. You may feel even MORE accomplished because of the decisions you made to push through the discomfort.

Side note: I am feeling better the longer I write this :)

One of the top characteristics that successful people in any field possess is consistency. The reason that many struggle in certain areas of their lives such as health, finances, or relationships, is because they give up too soon (lack of consistency). I have been guilty of this in the past as I've suffered my fair share of shiny object syndrome. Staying the course isn't easy, but it's a critical aspect to losing that weight, building that bank account, or nourishing that relationship.

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It's easy to give up when the going gets tough. When you feel like you're working tirelessly but aren't gaining any traction. When that co-worker or family member tells you you're dumb for pursuing that overly-ambitious dream. Sometimes they don't tell you verbally, but you can see it in their eyes and in their body language when you communicate to them in that excited manner.

You never know how close you are... never give up on your dreams.

You're going to feel beaten, defeated, and at the end of your rope. It will feel like you can't move forward another second without hitting the floor face first with no net to catch you. Know this... you are not alone. You are not fighting the good fight in vein and YOU WILL be victorious with that ambitious dream. People told you that you couldn't do it but you did it anyways.

You persevered.

You fought.

You bled.

You cried.

You used up resources.

You didn't stop.

All odds were against you.

You kept pushing.

At the end of the day and at the end of your life, who do you want to be known for? Do you want to be known as the man or the woman who started down their chosen path but ended up turning back when it got tough? Do you want to be known as the one who committed to running down a particular path but then quit because they were tired? Do you want to be known as the VICTIM?

OR

Would you rather be known as the VICTOR who rose above all the noise and the garbage thrown at you during your long, treacherous journey. Would you rather be known for pushing through when you didn't feel like it which in turn set the example for the next generation to follow in your footsteps? Would you rather be known as the champion who worked on themselves everyday because they knew they are called to a higher purpose in life?

The decision is up to you. Choose wisely.

The Content Builders Club open-enrollment period has been officially closed as of today, October 27th. In addition, the enrollment procedure has changed so please pay attention to the recent article published regarding the updates moving forward. The next open enrollment period will be announced as it gets closer to the dates. Feel free to sign up for the wait list to stay in the loop on the latest updates.

In this edition of CBC Member Highlights, 2 members will be highlighted who have demonstrated regular participation in the club while at the same time provided genuine support to the rest of the group. The club's foundation is built upon members who truly care for others and have a heart to serve one another.

Not only have these members participated in the club, but they also produce blog content on a regular basis which is an important aspect of CBC involvement. We encourage publishing works to Coil.com to help grow the platform, and also to allow each blogger to unleash their creative genius.

Seth Stanley @SethStanley

Seth has been an active member in the CBC since he joined the group weeks back. Seth has a knack for composing thought-provoking articles normally pertaining to the topics of death and movie reviews. Also, he is a particularly talented artist creating unique character graphics in his blog posts.

The members of the CBC appreciate having Seth in the group because he is kind and provides helpful feedback on other's articles each week. Seth is a team player who adds value to the CBC and to the overall Coil ecosystem. Thank you Seth for all of your efforts thus far and we look forward to what is to come in the near future.

Next up...

Adam Waring @AussieNinja

Adam and I go way back to the Steem blockchain days when were both creating content on the various dApps available for Steem users. The first time we met in person was in Austin, Texas at a Global Block Builders event. Adam is a man of many talents which he carries with him to the CBC and also in his blog content on Coil.com.

The content that Adam brings to the table involve his athletic interests, movie/game reviews, various tutorials, and his love for comics. The CBC has appreciated having Adam in the Telegram group as he has demonstrated genuine care and encouragement to all members. Thank you Adam for your contributions and keep up the good work.

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Thank you for joining us here in edition 6 of the CBC member highlights. If you would like to be considered for one of the next editions, please continue blogging regularly and participating in the CBC. Active members always benefit the most from the club as they give and receive proper support.

What would happen if you were properly equipped with the knowledge needed to earn your own cryptocurrency? What would happen if you invested some time and a bit of elbow grease to earn XRP, similar to the steps you'd take in earning fiat currency? Learning and taking action will provide hope, especially if you are not in a position to invest piles of cash into digital assets.

The following strategies are ones that I use or have used recently to earn XRP. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that you will earn XRP by using these strategies. But, just know that they are extremely effective and have indeed worked for myself and many others in the XRP community whom I know personally. Without further ado, lets get right into the strategies.

Coil Publishing

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The Web-Monetized content platform, Coil.com, launched back in May of this year (2019). As of August 15th, 2019, Coil has sent out over 10 billion micropayments to content creators (source) which is made possible using Interledger technology.

Each time a subscriber views either your profile or an article you published, Coil streams micropayments (fractions of XRP) to your account's payment pointer (there is also an option to receive fiat currency).

To begin publishing content on Coil, simply sign up for a free account and begin by clicking on the “New Post” button to start creating.

Cinnamon Video Uploading

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Cinnamon.video is a Web-Monetized video hosting platform that is now open to the public. Once you create your Coil account as mentioned above, you will be able to sign into Cinnamon without creating a separate account.

The XRP payments are dispersed the same way that they are on Coil. Simply upload a video or series of videos, and when Coil subscribers view your content, you get micropayments streamed to your Coil account. A good way to recieve more views on your videos is to share them on social media such as Facebook and Twitter.

Cinnamon is beginning to pick up traction as more and more creators are publishing their work and building their audiences.

Tweeting on Twitter

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Twitter is one of the most powerful platforms to help spread news and information FAST. One of the best ways to utilize Twitter to earn XRP is to publish tweets that are informative and shareable.

Members of the XRP community on Twitter are constantly on the look out for creators who share helpful content or who find different articles/videos of value. When you combine the efforts from Coil and Cinnamon with sharing on Twitter, you could find yourself earning generous tips via the XRP Tip Bot.

The more action you take repeating this process, the more likely you are to receive tips in XRP on Twitter.

Coinbase Earn

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Although this is not a DIRECT strategy to earning XRP, it is a simple way to earn other digital assets and then trade them for XRP if you so choose. Coinbase Earn is a program created by Coinbase to help spread awareness and education of the assets being listed on their site.

Depending on the region of the world you live in, as well as the status of your Coinbase account, you may or may not be able to take part in this strategy. Once you are approved for the Earn program, you can begin watching the educational cryptocurrency videos, taking small quizzes and earning DAI, EOS, XLM, ZEC, BAT, and ZRX.

All of those assets can be traded on Coinbase for XRP immediately after you earn them.

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The above strategies are 4 ethical ways that you can earn XRP right now. Obviously, there are multiple other ways of earning crypto such as mining on smartphone apps, but that will be saved for another article. Thank you for reading.

What is Ripple Pulse?

Ripple Pulse is a weekly digest in written form composed by myself, Ken Melendez, published to Coil.com, a Web-Monetized content platform. Ripple Pulse is in no way affiliated or endorsed by the company and is simply to be viewed as a source of entertainment for relevant news and legitimate information regarding the Ripple ecosystem. Any views or speculation contained in this series is strictly my opinion and is not to be taken as financial advice.

Who is Ripple?

Ripple is an enterprise-grade payment solutions company partnering with corporate entities around the globe, specializing in cross-border settlement while driving the Internet of Value where money moves as efficiently as information. The company has been in existence since 2012 and has re-branded over the years from OpenCoin, to Ripple Labs, and now to simply Ripple.

Why does this matter?

Discovering detailed information about the Ripple ecosystem matters because the company is solving one of the biggest problems in all of global finance which is cross-border settlement. As the current settlement system stands, foreign accounts need to be pre-funded with large amounts of capital serving no other purpose than sitting there waiting for a transaction to go through which can take anywhere from 3-5 days.

Ripple is working WITH central banks and regulators from multiple countries to solve the pain points of tied up capital, stone-age transaction times, and unnecessarily high transaction costs. The company has been hard at work for the past 7 years and is showing no signs of slowing down. This matters because the company is literally putting a dent in the universe. Institutional and retail investors alike need to pay close attention to all developments occurring within the ecosystem.

Pulse Summary:

⦿ November Swell event – Singapore

⦿ Q3 2019 XRP markets report

⦿ Regulations team expands to D.C.

Swell 2019 Anticipation

The buzz has been high in regards to Swell 2019 coming up soon in Singapore. This year's event seems to have a different feel from previous years as a handful of XRP community members have been invited by Ripple to be in attendance. Many of these community members are prominent leaders either on Twitter or YouTube putting out informative content on a regular basis.

Swell, hosted by Ripple, brings together the world’s most trusted voices across financial services, payments, technology and policy to share the reality of what’s unfolding in global payments today...

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Members from the XRP community who will not be in attendance this year are anxiously awaiting updates from those who will be attending. Some community members are known by others as anonymous avatars who have never shown their faces before. It will be interesting to see if these members decide to reveal their true identity or not at Swell 2019.

Speculation is running rampant on Twitter as to what announcements will be revealed at the event. Some people think that MoneyGram will be releasing exciting XRP-related news while others believe that something BIG will be unveiled by Ripple themselves. Only time will tell as Q4 2019 shapes up to be an opportune time for Ripple and XRP fans across the globe.

XRP market reports from Q3 2019

First off, Ripple freely chooses to release quarterly reports to the public in order to remain in a transparent state. The company has nothing to hide and is willing to share what they have been up to in regards to XRP, partnerships, and other developments within the ecosystem.

In the third quarter, we significantly reduced our XRP sales, consistent with the messaging we shared in the Q2 report.

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Ripple has done exactly what they said they would do in the previous quarter, and that is to significantly reduce the amount of XRP sales by taking a conservative approach. The company sold $66.24 million XRP in Q3 which is a decrease of 73.7% quarter over quarter.

Ripple has billions of XRP locked away in escrow that is released on a monthly schedule. During Q3, 3 billion XRP were released from escrow which Ripple then returned 2.30 billion back into the escrow account. The company is taking a wise, responsible approach to distributing the digital asset to further XRP utility and liquidity across the globe.

Regulations team expands to D.C.

This piece of news hit close to home this week as Ripple expanded their global regulatory team to Washington D.C., marking them as the very first blockchain company to accomplish this particular feat. As has been stated all along, Ripple is a company that works WITH regulators, not against them, which creates a critical harmony between Ripple and the powers that be.

In the U.S. and abroad, it’s important for policymakers to be armed with industry knowledge to help them shape conditions that will enable technological innovation to thrive.

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The goal here is regulatory clarity. One of the reasons why the digital asset space in general has not seen massive levels of adoption, especially on the enterprise level, is because of lack of regulatory clarity. With the addition of the GR office in D.C., regulatory clarity will be easier to discover as Ripple continues their conversations with policymakers.

One of the FUD arguments against Ripple and XRP is that the XRP Ledger is centralized instead of decentralized like Bitcoin. That argument has been squashed since Ripple announced the following... Even if the company, Ripple, went away tomorrow, the XRP Ledger would still be fully functional while validators on the network continued to stay operational.

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You have just completed the intro article of the Ripple Pulse. In fact, there were many more events that took place over the last week but did not make the cut for this edition of Ripple Pulse. Feel free to provide feedback regarding this article on Twitter to @_kenmelendez. Any pertinent news that you discover about Ripple or XRP on Twitter feel free to tag that handle for the news to be considered for the next edition of Ripple Pulse.

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