• $XRP XRP is the native digital currency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), an open-source blockchain created by Ripple Labs in 2012. It aims to facilitate cross-border payments quickly and at low cost, making it competitive with systems like SWIFT. • Uses: XRP is used as a bridge currency for fast conversions between various currencies (3-5 seconds per transaction) and at low fees ($0.0002 per transaction). It is integrated into over 300 global financial institutions, such as Santander and American Express.