Cohort 8 — Social Impact

The Aquarium Residency’s Social Impact cohort is a 12-week immersive program developed to empower changemakers and innovators building transformative solutions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This cohort is dedicated to advancing social impact projects—initiatives that use blockchain’s transparency, efficiency, and security to address pressing societal challenges. Through hands-on workshops, technical training, and strategic mentorship, participants will develop solutions for financial inclusion, environmental sustainability, humanitarian aid, digital identity, and more, leveraging XRPL’s low fees, fast settlement times, and scalable infrastructure.

Ideal for social entrepreneurs, developers, and Web3 builders, the program fosters a collaborative environment, offering dedicated workspace, accommodation, and access to XRPL Commons HQ in central Paris. Residents will engage with leading experts, connect to the French and global XRPL community, and co-create applications using XRPL’s native DEX, liquidity pools, and tokenization capabilities to drive measurable impact. This residency supports participants in launching impactful blockchain projects, pushing the boundaries of decentralized innovation, and shaping the future of social good across diverse sectors.

Participants can expect hands-on support, collaborative workshops, and access to a network of experts at the intersection of Social impacts and blockchain. Whether you're a developer, designer, or entrepreneur, this cohort will provide the tools and resources needed to create impactful applications on the XRPL.