#ProjectCrypto $XRP
Introduction to XRP
XRP is a digital currency created by ** ** in 2012, and it is used as a bridge for international financial transfers between banks and financial institutions. It aims to speed up transactions and reduce their costs compared to traditional systems like "SWIFT". It currently ranks **third** globally in terms of market capitalization (178.34 billion dollars), with a price of 3.007 dollars per unit (as of August 2025).
Technology and Innovation
XRP relies on a decentralized system called (XRP Ledger), characterized by a unique consensus mechanism that eliminates the need for traditional mining:
Speed: It processes 1,500 transactions/second, and transactions are settled in just 3-5 seconds.
Efficiency: It consumes less energy than an email server, making it environmentally friendly.
Cost: Transaction fees start from *0.0002 dollars*, reducing international transfer costs by up to 60%.
Main Uses