Discussions about decentralization have resurfaced in the XRP Ledger community, with a recent move by an enthusiast sparking renewed debate. The focus of the discussion is on the role of the XRPL Foundation in defining validators within the Default Unique Node List.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has addressed the issue, emphasizing that the XRPLF does not have the authority to determine who can operate as a validator on the ledger. Schwartz also stressed the importance of decentralization and the flexibility of the XRP Ledger's design.