Ripple CTO David Schwartz has unveiled the 2026 roadmap for the XRP Ledger, highlighting key network upgrades and new projects. A significant development is the introduction of an XRPL hub designed to monitor network behavior and reduce latency, which has been operating smoothly for several months without performance issues. Schwartz also announced his decision to step back from daily operational duties, although he will remain active within the XRP community and join Ripple's board.