Georgia’s digital-lari milestone was a partner selection, not a currency launch
The National Bank of Georgia chose Ripple for a pilot after reviewing execution plans and demonstrations of competing technology.
From the archive · 2 Nov 2023
A retrospective written for Chain Perspective. It describes the source at that date and does not imply current availability or status.
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In brief
- The selection followed a two-stage competition.
- Project planning and continuity were among the evaluation considerations.
The development
The National Bank of Georgia selected Ripple as technology partner for its Digital GEL pilot in November 2023. The central bank described a two-stage process: shortlisted candidates submitted project execution plans, then demonstrated their technology. Evaluation considered understanding of use cases, a development roadmap, gradual deployment and business continuity. The announcement positioned the partnership as a step toward conducting the pilot.
Why it matters
Supplier selection is meaningful because it shapes how an experiment will be built, but it is not the same as issuing money to the public. That distinction is especially relevant when announcements mention a familiar blockchain company. The source did not establish that Georgian residents could begin spending a digital lari, or that a public cryptocurrency had become the national currency. The concrete event was the selection of a pilot technology partner.
Sources and verification
Based on an official announcement
Based on the dated primary source. This retrospective does not establish current availability or subsequent outcomes.
- Ripple becomes the Technology Partner for the Digital GEL Pilot Project ↗National Bank of Georgia · Primary document · 2 Nov 2023
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