David Schwartz, Ripple's CTO, has personally funded an infrastructure upgrade for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to enhance its performance amid surging network activity. The upgrade aims to improve node efficiency and scalability as XRPL transactions hit record highs. Schwartz emphasized the importance of maintaining a robust and decentralized network, calling for broader community support in future developments. The move comes as XRPL adoption grows, with increasing use cases in payments and DeFi.