If Bitcoin is “Digital Gold” and Ethereum is a “Global Computer,” then XRP is the “Global Bridge.” It was built to help money move across borders as fast as an email, making it a favorite for banks and big companies.
Development of the XRP Ledger (the technology behind the coin) began in 2011. The code was finished and officially launched in June 2012. At its birth, 100 billion XRP tokens were created, and no more will ever be made.
XRP was created by a trio of tech experts who wanted to build a better, more sustainable version of Bitcoin:
David Schwartz: A brilliant cryptographer who is now the Chief Technology Officer at Ripple.
Jed McCaleb: A pioneer in the crypto world who also founded other famous projects like Stellar.
Arthur Britto: A talented developer who helped design the system’s core structure.
Ripple (the company): Shortly after launch, the creators gifted 80 billion XRP to a new company (now called Ripple) to help build ways for banks to use the technology.
XRP is a digital currency designed to make moving money around the world fast, cheap, and eco-friendly.
Lightning Fast: While a normal international bank transfer can take days, an XRP transaction is finished in 3 to 5 seconds.
Super Cheap: Sending XRP costs only a tiny fraction of a cent, which is much cheaper than traditional bank fees.
The Bridge Asset: Imagine you have Dollars but need to send Pesos to a friend. XRP acts as a “bridge”—the computer swaps your Dollars for XRP, sends the XRP instantly, and swaps it for Pesos on the other side.
Eco-Friendly: XRP doesn’t use “mining” like Bitcoin. Instead, it uses a unique “consensus” system that uses almost no electricity—about as much as running an email server.
XRP isn’t just for banks; it’s used for all sorts of cool things:
Global Payments: People use it to send money to family in other countries instantly without high fees.
Micropayments: Because fees are so low, you can send tiny amounts of money—like a few cents—to tip your favorite creators on social media.
Gaming: Some game developers use XRP for in-game rewards or to let players trade digital items instantly.
NFTs: Artists can create and sell digital collectibles on the XRP Ledger without worrying about expensive “gas fees”.
Smart Shopping: Companies like Mastercard have even launched XRP debit cards, allowing people to spend their XRP at millions of stores worldwide.
To learn more about the tech and the community:
The Technology (Community Site): XRPL.org
The Company (Ripple): Ripple.com
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