Techub News reports that, according to Bitcoinist, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated in an interview at Consensus 2026 that XRP community activity has reached an all-time high, while also warning that on-chain maximalism hinders industry adoption, emphasizing that the future will be a multi-chain world rather than a single-chain dominance. He pointed out that Ripple's recent acquisitions and product expansions aim to deepen XRP's practical applications rather than market speculation. The cryptocurrency industry is entering an institutional phase, with tokenization, collateral use cases, and traditional financial collaborations becoming core themes, and community strength helping the network navigate regulatory conflicts and market downturns.