The Aquarium

Explore, Build, Launch.

Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL:
November 19, 2024

Welcome to The Aquarium Residency, a unique program to launch XRP Ledger projects. Learn, test, implement, and accelerate your startup within the XRPL ecosystem. Be inspired and share insights with a vibrant peer community.

A 12-week program

Embark on a transformative 12-week program designed to nurture your project through a diverse range of activities, including workshops, training, coaching, and inspiring experiences. Gain expert insights to propel your venture forward.
In a world where time is a precious commodity, we offer dedicated space and time for the brightest minds to learn and build.

Accelerate your project

Ideal for project holders with a clear connection to the specific Cohort theme. Developers and Web3 Builders seeking integration into the XRPL ecosystem are encouraged to apply.
We value enthusiastic, positive, generous, humble individuals with a collaborative spirit, ready to challenge each other and elevate projects as peers.

Immerse in Paris Innovation

Enjoy accommodation in the heart of Paris and daily access to our beautiful office. International participants will be hosted in a welcoming co-living space nearby.
XRPL Commons HQ serves as a vibrant hub, connecting you with the French and broader XRPL ecosystem. Spend four days a week on-site, sharing office space with the XRPL Team and gaining valuable contacts. Plus, savor the perks of French cuisine!

Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL:
November 19, 2024
DeFi
Decentralized Identity
Intellectual Property
Regeneration

Testimonials

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"The Aquarium XRPL residency, which offers a unique support format, gave structure to my entrepreneurial project. These 12 out-of-time weeks enabled me to accelerate the process of designing and creating the product I'd been thinking about for several months. I hope to continue to evolve in this ecosystem in the future."
William Mesclier, Fillgood
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"The Aquarium - a truly nourishing experience, and important stepping-stone for my project. [...] The program with XRPL Commons truly brought the deeper dive needed in web3 use-cases to our project, and the team was there to accompany us in its applications. Furthermore, it has been a gateway to the big and diverse XRPL community, which brings many opportunities and exchanges along the way."
Simon Luling, Ekonavi
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"The Aquarium XRPL Residency was a transformative experience, offering a wealth of learning and networking with experts in the XRPL community. Arriving with only a vague idea of my project, I emerged with a clear vision of the problem I aim to solve and a well-developed solution strategy. Personal thanks to the XRPL Commons team for their invaluable support and guidance."
Sébastien Manchon, Ekomia
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"The XRPL Aquarium program was a unique chance to work with passionate people using blockchain as part of a mission to do good. Being based on location in Paris - breaking the norm of virtual programs -reminded me how great it is to connect in person and why caring for our world is vital."
Matt Mankins, Kudos
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"The Aquarium Residency not only gifted me with the invaluable treasures of time, autonomy, and a diverse cohort but also surrounded me with exceptionally kind and supportive individuals who played a pivotal role in nurturing my progress and making the journey even more emotionally fulfilling."
Kelly Zhang, Buddies Club
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"From a developer standpoint, the environment was perfect for self-paced learning of the XRPL.org documentation. The exposure to different projects with their specific challenges and experimenting with how the Ledger can help be part of the solution is an exceptional software development environment that would be hard to find in the XRPL ecosphere."
Joshua Magie, Full-Stack Developer
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"I am very grateful to the Aquarium XRPL Residency's support of my project. High-level experts' support, from tokenomics to legal and Sustainability, and diving deep into the XRP Ledger is invaluable for our next steps. Thank you!"
Jeanne Bloch, Sparkling Debt
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"David and his XRPL Commons team have created a top-tier platform and acceleration program in France, focused on Web3 technologies and the XRP blockchain. This is widely acknowledged by the members of the first cohort, including myself. [...] The XRPL Commons program has significantly accelerated my startup's growth."
Eric Pilat, Cara7
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"The unwavering support from XRPL Commons was a guiding beacon, nurturing resilience and growth. This vibrant community etched an indelible mark, giving me invaluable insights and connections. With newfound purpose, I embark, fueled by passion, to effect tangible, positive change. The XRPL Aquarium was not just a program it was a transformative passage that continues to shape my trajectory toward effecting meaningful change."
Andres Assmus, Cityzeen
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"XRPL Commons Residency is like YCombinator for Web3 builders. It provides all the tools you need to kickstart or level up your project. The residency also fosters cohesion with fellow entrepreneurs in the cohort and the broader blockchain ecosystem. Being part of this program is a truly unique opportunity not to be missed."
Alex Jilbert, Product Manager & Project Support

2024 & 2025 Cohorts

Current Cohort
Cohort
4
DeFi
Sep 23
-
December 13, 2024
Paris
Applications are now open
Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
Jan 13
-
April 4, 2025
Paris
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL
November 19, 2024
Cohort
6
AI & Blockchain
Apr 22
-
July 11, 2025
Paris, France
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL
March 1, 2025
Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL
November 19, 2024
Apply to the Residency

Want to know more?

Meet Cyrille Bourdeaux,
Aquarium Program Manager
Past Cohorts
Cohort
3
Decentralized Identity
Apr 25
-
June 28, 2024
Paris
Cohort
2
Intellectual Property
Jan 15
-
April 5, 2024
Paris
Cohort
1
Regeneration
Oct 2
-
December 22, 2023
Paris
Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL
November 19, 2024
Apply to the Residency

Explore, build, launch your next project!

Cohort
5
Gaming and Gamified Experiences
APPLICATIONS OPEN UNTIL:
November 19, 2024

The Aquarium Residency Team

Cyrille Bourdeaux
Aquarium Program Manager
Aurélien Burget
Aquarium Director