Ripple CTO David Schwartz discusses the influence of former Ripple employees on XRPL projects, highlighting their notable involvement in shaping the ecosystem. A significant development within the XRPL ecosystem is RippleXDev's $100 million investment into Forte Gaming, emphasizing Ripple's support for XRPL-related initiatives. This investment raises questions about its impact on the XRPL ledger and the potential for further innovation and growth within the ecosystem. Schwartz speculates that the familiarity of ex-Ripple employees with the company's objectives might influence their transition to XRPL-related projects, although he notes this is purely speculative.