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Here are some key things to know about XRP (Ripple):

1. XRP Is Not Fully Decentralized

Unlike Bitcoin, XRP is controlled by Ripple Labs, which owns a large portion of the coin supply. This makes it more centralized than most cryptocurrencies.

2. XRP Transactions Are Extremely Fast & Cheap

Transaction speed: 3-5 seconds

Transaction fee: Less than $0.01
This makes XRP much faster and cheaper than Bitcoin or Ethereum for transfers.

3. XRP Is Not Mined

Unlike Bitcoin, XRP does not use mining. Instead, 100 billion XRP were pre-mined at launch, and Ripple releases them gradually into circulation.

4. XRP Is Used for Cross-Border Payments

Ripple’s main focus is banking and financial institutions. Many banks use RippleNet for international payments because it’s faster and cheaper than SWIFT.

5. The SEC Lawsuit Against Ripple

The U.S. SEC sued Ripple Labs in 2020, claiming that XRP was an unregistered security. This led to delistings from exchanges, but in 2023, a judge ruled that XRP is not a security in most cases. This boosted its price and market confidence.

6. Ripple Controls a Large Amount of XRP

Ripple Labs holds about 50% of all XRP, most of it locked in an escrow account to be released gradually. Some investors see this as a risk because Ripple could influence prices.

7. XRP Has Strong Partnerships

Ripple has partnered with major banks and financial institutions like Santander, Bank of America, and SBI Holdings to improve cross-border transactions.

8. XRP Cannot Be Frozen or Reversed

Once an XRP transaction is confirmed, it cannot be reversed, making it highly secure. However, Ripple itself has the power to blacklist addresses in certain cases.

9. XRP’s Use Case Is Different from Bitcoin

While Bitcoin is considered digital gold, XRP is focused on financial institutions and remittances. It’s meant for fast transactions, not as a store of value.

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1. Lost Bitcoin Can’t Be Recovered

If you lose access to your private key or seed phrase, your Bitcoin is gone forever. About 20% of all Bitcoin is estimated to be lost this way. Always store your seed phrase safely!

2. You Can Buy Bitcoin Anonymously

While exchanges require KYC (Know Your Customer), you can still buy Bitcoin anonymously using peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms, Bitcoin ATMs (if they don’t require ID), or decentralized exchanges.

3. Bitcoin Can Be Stored Offline (Cold Storage)

The safest way to store Bitcoin is in cold storage (hardware wallets or paper wallets). These are completely offline and immune to hacks.

4. Bitcoin Transactions Aren’t 100% Private

Even though Bitcoin transactions don’t show names, they are recorded on a public ledger (blockchain). If someone links your wallet address to you, they can track all your transactions. Privacy-focused tools like CoinJoin or Monero can help increase anonymity.

5. Bitcoin Can Be Lost to Dust Attacks

A "dust attack" happens when tiny amounts of Bitcoin (dust) are sent to many wallets. If you unknowingly combine dust with your real Bitcoin in a transaction, it can reveal your wallet connections. Be cautious about spending dust.

6. There Are Bitcoin "Time-Locked" Transactions

You can create Bitcoin transactions that can’t be spent until a specific future date. This is useful for inheritance planning or smart contracts.

7. Bitcoin Mining Isn't Profitable for Most People

Unless you have cheap electricity and specialized mining hardware, solo mining is not profitable. Most miners join mining pools to get steady rewards.

8. You Can Run a Bitcoin Node to Improve Privacy

Running your own Bitcoin full node lets you verify transactions yourself without relying on third-party services, improving security and privacy.