$XRP $XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger, a decentralized, open-source blockchain developed by Ripple Labs Inc. Here’s a quick overview of what makes XRP unique and where it stands in the crypto ecosystem:
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🔹 What is XRP Used For?
Cross-border payments: XRP is primarily designed for fast and low-cost international money transfers, often used by banks and financial institutions via Ripple’s payment network (RippleNet).
Liquidity bridge: It serves as a bridge currency in corridors where direct exchange between two fiat currencies is difficult or expensive.
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🔹 Key Features
Speed: ~3-5 second transaction times
Scalability: Handles ~1,500 transactions per second
Low fees: A fraction of a cent per transaction
Environmentally friendly: Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, it uses a consensus protocol instead of mining
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🔹 Ripple vs XRP
Ripple (company): Develops software for financial institutions (like ODL - On-Demand Liquidity)
XRP (token): Digital asset used on the XRP Ledger
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🔹 Legal Landscape
Ripple has been in a legal battle with the SEC since December 2020 over whether XRP is a security.
In July 2023, a partial court ruling said that XRP is not a security when sold to the general public, which was a big win for Ripple.
The case is still unfolding but is a major driver of XRP’s price volatility.
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🔹 XRP in the Market
Ticker: $XRP
Market Cap: Usually in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap
Exchanges: Listed on most major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, etc.
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