Two news items from the Ripple end of the digital currencies universe offer promise for those developers looking for good news among the Bitcoin gloom.
The first is word that Ripple Labs will be launching its developer portal. These two main features of the portal initially will be documentation for the new REST API, and a developer blog that will include not just news and updates on Ripple, but also in-depth interviews with engineers and developers engaged in real-world projects using Ripple.
Chris Larsen, Ripple CEO, states, “We are committed to providing more transparency for developers, making it easier for them to build on Ripple, and empowering them with the tools they need to be successful.”
The second news comes courtesy of CrossCoin Ventures, The venture capital firm announced that it was launching an accelerator program specifically for digital currencies. Program participants will have access to the resources available through Ripple Labs, as well as funding, mentoring, and office space.
The goal is to leverage the Ripple protocol to create business models around remittance, real-time micro transactions, and business and consumer wallets. Said team member Adam Marsh, “we’re trying to use the power of crypto currency to change the world.”
Ripple debuted its technology at the FinovateSpring 2013 show in San Francisco, See the video here.