Behind the Scenes at Ripple’s Swell 2018 Crypto Conference

Ripple’s annual crypto conference in San Francisco is underway, featuring keynote speaker Bill Clinton.

With the doors now open, Emi Yoshikawa, the senior director of joint venture partnership at Ripple’s global operations division, is tweeting a string of images and videos. Ripple is also starting to release content via Twitter and its web page dedicated to Swell, which you can check out here. Here’s a look at what’s happening inside.

Swell, here we come! #SwellbyRipple pic.twitter.com/hYfkj0HGN9

— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) October 1, 2018

That’s why we need #RippleNet to realize the Internet of Value, completing true globalization. #SwellByRipple pic.twitter.com/AFDtSQUo0O

— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) October 1, 2018

Interoperability of Goods was achieved through the invention of shipping containers, which dramatically reduced the cost and time of moving goods while increasing scalability. Bilateral trade increased by 790% as a result. #SwellbyRipple pic.twitter.com/dEf3DdGGrx

— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) October 1, 2018

And then what about “Value”? We are still living in the pre-Internet age when it comes to money! It’s crazy that it is faster to move money to another country on a plane! #SwellbyRipple pic.twitter.com/3rBZgTUr7H

— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) October 1, 2018

Interoperability of Data (Information) was achieved through the invention of the Internet. #SwellbyRipple pic.twitter.com/QjvrmJJoHG

— Emi Yoshikawa {X} (@emy_wng) October 1, 2018

Here’s your behind the scenes look inside #SwellbyRipple. For all the latest updates during the event: https://t.co/ayefHcxAxH pic.twitter.com/b1cEiEu3dd

— Ripple (@Ripple) October 1, 2018

We’ll keep you posted on any major developments and announcements emerging from the conference. As soon as Bill Clinton’s speech is available, we will be sure to bring that to you as well.