From Ripple’s Vision to Crypto Powerhouse
XRP is one of the most talked-about digital assets in the cryptocurrency world. Launched in 2012, XRP has carved out its niche as a digital currency designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments. While Bitcoin and Ethereum grab headlines as decentralized money and smart contract leaders, XRP pursued a unique path focused on optimizing global financial transfers.
What Is XRP? A Quick Overview
XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) — an open-source, decentralized blockchain that was created to settle transactions in seconds with minimal fees. Unlike Bitcoin, XRP wasn’t mined: its 100 billion tokens were pre-issued, with a portion distributed to the market and the rest held in escrow by Ripple Labs.
While XRP is…
