Cryptocurrencies are too often branded with negative press; rendering them synonymous with terms like “dark web.” With the likes of Ripple, it’s a stereotype that it seemingly doesn’t deserve as the company keeps taking steps towards its goals.
Since its formation in 2012, Ripple has had a special interest in championing the blockchain cause, recognizing its place and responsibility in creating what it refers to as an ‘Internet of Value‘. It’s an ambition Ripple has, to provide a method of payment as fast as information is obtained via the internet.
Over the last few months cryptocurrencies have been undergoing a bearish trend, despite their lofty ambitions. Ripple’s XRP hasn’t been an exception to this trend; According to CNBC, it was one of the worst performers in the first quarter of 2018, as its value plunged about 74 percent alongside others on the market.
Internet and Education of Value
The Internet of Value would not be possible without the classrooms and teachers that inspire entrepreneurial spirit within students. In the US, the education system finds itself grossly underfunded in many instances.
This led to the creation of DonorsChoose.org, a platform that gives teachers a way to crowdfund any project they want to. From major field trips to extra school supplies, it’s provided teachers with an avenue to obtain much-needed support. Projects like Ripple wouldn’t be possible without teachers and an education that allowed individuals to aspire to achieve their aspirations and projects.
It’s with this in mind that recently, Ripple has committed to donating over $29 million to numerous projects on the website, as an excited Stephen Colbert announced.
Join @StephenAtHome and @JonBatiste in celebrating this big announcement from @DonorsChoose and @Ripple: $29M for classroom projects! #DonorsChoose pic.twitter.com/Q2Y8xhZb1w
— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) March 28, 2018
Through a blog post on its website, Ripple revealed the donation was made in its XRP token, though it’s believed it was immediately converted to USD. DonorsChoose, through a blog post, also commented on the generous donation. It reads:
“Today marks the first time in 18 years where the total number of projects on our site reads ‘0.' Thanks to Ripple’s gift, over the next few weeks tens of thousands more boxes full of supplies will start arriving in classrooms across the country.”
