Zsofi moved to Paris to join the nascent XRPL Commons, contributing to its community initiatives. Not exactly a “tech nerd”, she is interested in blockchain’s potential for decentralized governance across communities of all scales.
What is your role at XRPL Commons?
As the head of the Community pillar, my work revolves around the XRPL Community Magazine—a quarterly produced by the entire XRPL ecosystem. Another key focus is the XRPL Meetup initiative, where I team up with Senior Event Manager Elisa Bailly, to cultivate in-person engagement via panel discussions and networking events with local members, startups, and universities globally. Finally, the XRPL Town Halls gathers the community online— a platform to present ongoing projects and discuss the latest technical updates. The best part is how these projects get people thinking and working together.
“For a community to last, there needs to be conviction – belief in the tech,
alignment in values, and a feeling that what we’re creating can have a real impact in the world.”
As someone with a non-tech background, how has your experience been engaging with the XRPL blockchain community?
It’s been great. Everyone is excited to make things happen together. Weirdly enough, not being super “techie” actually helps when discussing niche topics, alongside the devs, startups, and researchers. I’ve found that bringing a fresh perspective makes technical stuff a lot more relatable for everyone, and I enjoy helping bridge this gap.
How did you find XRPL Commons (or how did it find you)?
I moved to Paris to work at the OECD, where I first got involved with blockchain, and became fascinated by how it can support grassroots initiatives. The chance to join XRPL Commons and collaborate with people using this technology to make a real-world difference really appealed to me.
On a personal note, becoming the editor of a print magazine has been super exciting!
How far would you like to see the XRPL Community Mag go?
Seeing the magazine resonate with people all over the world feels amazing. It has become one of the most consistent projects since XRPL Commons began; as David Bchiri likes to say, each issue captures a snapshot of where the ecosystem was at a certain moment—something valuable to look back on. Above all, I’d love for the magazine to become a go-to for anyone, no matter their experience, to dive into blockchain and web3 topics.
Sometimes, the blockchain space seems saturated and overwhelmed, with many initiatives fighting for regular engagement. As Head of Community Engagement, do you have any insights on keeping the community active and genuinely connected?
There are many “communities” out there, but having people chat online or chase airdrops isn’t what creates real connections. What matters most are the conversations that spark curiosity and the challenges that bring people together to find solutions. Over the past few years in the XRPL community, I’ve seen familiar faces always come back and contribute—not because they have to, but because they genuinely care about the technology and what we’re building together. For a community to last, there needs to be conviction - belief in the tech, alignment in values, and a feeling that what we’re creating can have a real impact in the world.
