February 27 News: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated at the XRP Australia 2026 conference in Sydney that Ripple has begun “activating” XRP, but the process may involve thousands of steps rather than a single event that can immediately trigger activation. Garlinghouse emphasized that the company has been gradually turning on hundreds or even thousands of “small switches,” with each step advancing XRP’s application in global finance and decentralized payments.
Garlinghouse mentioned that Ripple’s strategy does not rely on dramatic moments but is achieved through long-term steady progress. He pointed out that these small changes may seem insignificant individually, but collectively they will have a profound impact on the XRP ecosystem. He also expressed optimism about XRP’s potential in 2026 and the coming years, believing that results stem from years of effort and continuous innovation, not instant events.
The conference, hosted by Wave of Innovation at the Crown Hotel in Sydney, attracted over 400 participants worldwide. In addition to Garlinghouse, Ripple President Monica Long and Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz also attended and shared topics such as technological advancements, tokenization, and stablecoin applications. Garlinghouse particularly emphasized the role of the community, stating that global supporters play a key role in promoting and transforming XRP by correcting misinformation and resisting panic.
Garlinghouse also revisited the origin of “Flip the Switch.” He first mentioned the phrase in 2019 in Fortune magazine, referring to banks and financial institutions being ready to use XRP via xRapid. As the community discussed it passionately and spread it on social media, the phrase gradually became a symbol among XRP supporters for activation and price potential. His speech clearly indicated that Ripple’s approach is based on steady accumulation rather than relying on sudden explosive events.
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