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What is Ripple?

Originally named Ripplepay, Ripple is a fintech company founded in 2004 and based in San Francisco. Even before delving into cryptocurrency in 2012, the company’s core focus remained largely unchanged: improving legacy settlement systems for international transactions by offering cheaper and faster settlements.

Following its entry into the crypto markets with the launch of its native token, XRP, Ripple has developed a global payments network known as RippleNet. This offers financial institutions real-time gross settlements and other features that make cross-border banking simple, affordable and faster than the long-standing infrastructure used for settlement and transfer.

Designed from the outset to replace the SWIFT network, RippleNet can facilitate exchanges between a variety of currencies, including fiat currencies, Bitcoin and commodities such as gold. Ripple charges users a minuscule transaction fee (in XRP) to use the network.

What is XRP?

Created in 2012, XRP is a digital asset designed to drive innovation in the field of financial payments. It is the native token on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a distributed, open-source, permissionless blockchain maintained by a network of peer-to-peer servers known as unique nodes.

XRP functions as a means of exchange between two different currencies or networks, enabling direct transfers without the need for intermediaries. Imagine being able to send cash directly to someone overseas without involving a bank or payment processor. The peer-to-peer nature of XRP means it can bridge two currencies in seconds rather than days. This saves time and money, as well as simplifying the process of international transactions. Banks in various countries have also adopted XRP for routine hawala transfers.

XRP vs. Bitcoin

There are many fundamental differences between XRP and Bitcoin. Firstly, Bitcoin uses a Proof of Work (PoW) model to validate transactions and achieve network consensus, whereas XRP uses a consensus protocol involving a vote among participating nodes. As this method is less energy-intensive, some might argue that XRP is more environmentally sustainable than Bitcoin.

Additionally, Bitcoins are released into the network through mining. In contrast, XRP was pre-mined at launch. The release of any future tokens on the network is controlled by a smart contract, not miner activity.

Lastly, while both projects are open source, XRP was created and distributed by a private company, whereas Bitcoin is not owned by any individual or organisation.

How to buy XRP?

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