Our Statement on xrpld 3.4.1 At XRP Kuwait, our journey has always been about infrastructure and purpose. Our purpose is decentralization. We pursue that purpose through independently operated infrastructure and responsible participation in the XRP Ledger. Following the discussion surrounding xrpld 3.4.1, we disagree with the claim that operators coordinating an update is, in itself, proof of centralized control. Coordination is not the same as control. Independent operators can assess a situation, communicate with one another, and reach the same conclusion without giving up their independence. As an independent validator operator, we make our own decisions about the infrastructure we operate, the xrpld version we run, and how our validator votes. That independence also carries a responsibility to assess risks and respond when action is necessary. Working with other operators to protect the XRP Ledger is consistent with that responsibility. For critical xrpld releases, we review the available information, assess the risks, and determine the appropriate response. Our priority is to make informed decisions that support the security and stability of the XRP Ledger. Participating in a coordinated response does not replace our independent judgment. The important question is not simply whether operators agree, but how decisions are made and whether operators can exercise meaningful independent judgment. Agreement alone does not establish centralization, just as the presence of independent operators does not resolve every concern about it. We do not claim that XRPL has no decentralization challenges. Broader independent participation, transparency, and responsible operation must remain priorities. Supporting an important update and critically examining the process are compatible responsibilities. At XRP Kuwait, we remain committed to both, with decentralization as the purpose behind our work. We also extend our sincere thanks to the XRP Ledger Foundation @XRPLF and all operators who contributed to the response for their coordinated efforts to address the vulnerability and protect the XRP Ledger. XRPK - XRPKuwait is, and will always remain, an independent XRPL infrastructure provider committed to decentralization.