David Schwartz, the chief technology officer of Ripple and well known in the crypto space as “Joelkatz”, may have sparked speculation again among XRP holders.
On June 1, Schwartz posted a photo showing his $1,458.30 victory on the casino slot machine, writing, “Jackpot!” The machine also showed a potential prize of $11,106.78. Part of it was interpreted as a signal, especially given Schwartz's inexplicable tweets and mysterious history.
The XRP community wasted no time jumping into decoding mode. One user replied, “Congratulations, David, but ah, no… a week's mystery.”
Others directly pointed to the $11,106.78 figure. In one post I read “$11,106.78 XRP confirmed.” This number suggests that you can refer to XRP price forecasts or future events.
Jackpot! pic.twitter.com/z1dpgyuuub
– David 'Joelkatz' Schwartz (@Joelkatz) June 1, 2025
But the response was not all theory. Another follower commented, “David can literally post pictures of his dog, and people can look for clues.” It highlights the intensity of the XRP community analyzing the existence of Schwartz's social media.
Despite lack of direct references to Ripple, XRP, or market development, it quickly gained traction and gained hundreds of thousands of views. The timing and tone were enough to lead some of the community to familiar speculations. Here you can start a conversation with regular updates and even casual photos.
Whether it's about bullying or just a lighthearted moment, this post once again shows just how closely people online see Ripple's leadership.
