• Ripple Labs and tokentus have partnered to bootstrap the XRPL Accelerator Program.
• This program is designed for innovators with at least 1 viable product fitting for the XRPL ecosystem.

Frankfurt-based tokentus Investment AG is making waves in the blockchain and crypto industry with its new partnership with Ripple Labs Inc. This strategic collaboration is part of Ripple’s XRPL Accelerator Program, aimed at fostering the growth and development of projects based on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

A Synergistic Partnership

The partnership between the XRPL Accelerator Program and tokentus Investment AG holds great promise for the blockchain and crypto space. It combines Ripple’s experience and expertise in blockchain technology with tokentus’ investment capabilities, creating a dynamic environment for the development of innovative XRPL-based projects.

The XRPL Accelerator Program is part of Ripple’s commitment to allocate 1 billion XRP coins to its developer resources, which also includes the XRPL Grants Program. The primary objective of the XRPL Accelerator Program is to accelerate, train, mentor, and support projects that are in the developmental stages. 

Moreover, tokentus’s prior investments in financial assets, equity, token investments, blockchain-focused venture capital funds, and SPV structures have laid a solid foundation for its participation in the XRPL Accelerator Program. These experiences reflect tokentus’ proactive engagement with a diverse range of blockchain-related investment opportunities and projects

To be eligible for this program, founders are advised to have at least one Minimum Viable Product (MVP) capable of attracting sufficient market demand. Additionally, a technical founding team and a clear technical solution focus are prerequisites for participation.

This Accelerator Program represents an expansion of the original XRPL Grants program, which Ripple initiated in 2021. To date, the program has supported more than 100 projects with a total funding of $13 million, highlighting Ripple’s commitment to nurturing innovation in the blockchain ecosystem.

Significance of the Partnership

Oliver Michel, CEO of tokentus Investment AG, emphasized the significance of this partnership with Ripple, stating, “Partnering with Ripple on the XRPL Accelerator Program represents the next step in contributing to the growth of the XRPL ecosystem. We believe that this technology has very high significance and value for the blockchain and crypto market.” 

The XRPL Accelerator Program, with the backing of a well-established blockchain industry leader like Ripple, is poised to provide early and direct access to promising projects and strong co-investors. Benedikt Schulz, Investment Manager at tokentus, adds, “Having early and direct access to interesting targets together with strong co-investors is an absolute success factor for tokentus as a venture capitalist for blockchain companies.”

Additionally, tokentus’ partnership with Ripple and its support for the XRPL Accelerator Program holds particular significance for Ripple. The collaboration between these two entities is expected to further bolster the adoption and development of Ripple’s XRP token, which notably holds a unique legal status in the United States as a non-security. 

As the collaboration between tokentus and Ripple deepens, it is expected to generate mutual benefits, fostering innovation and growth within the XRPL ecosystem and further establishing XRP’s position in the crypto and blockchain space.