Profile of Ripple


Ripple

Ripple (XRP) is a digital asset optimized for fast, low-cost international payments, used by banks and financial institutions. It operates on the XRP Ledger and is known for its scalability and energy efficiency. Ripple has faced regulatory challenges, notably with the SEC, but remains widely used in cross-border settlement trials. XRP appeals to investors interested in fintech adoption of crypto.


Detailed feature breakdown for Ripple
Ripple
Available on Coinbase (2024)? No
Creator(s) Ripple Labs, founded by Chris Larsen and Jed McCaleb
Start year 2012
Decentralized score (out of 5) 2/5: Centralized with Community Input
Influences or central authority community input; Ripple Labs
Can be mined? No
New issuance method None
Maximum supply (in millions) 100,000
Percentage already issued (2024) 53%
Key functions (other than transactions) cross-border payments, smart contracts

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