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XRP Statistics

Market Rank	#7
Market Cap	$ 27.4B
Volume 24h	$ 1.8B
Circ. Supply	55.1B
Total Supply	100.0B
Max Supply	100.0B

Has the price of Ripple's XRP increased or decreased today?

As of today, the price of XRP, Ripple's native cryptocurrency, stands at $ 0.49637200. It has increased by +0.01% in the past 24 hours.

What exactly is XRP in Ripple's context?

In the context of Ripple, XRP is the transactional protocol, similar to how Ethereum facilitates trades in Ether. Ripple is built on a distributed ledger network, different from centralized authorities, that validates transactions allowing for global transfers at significantly cheaper costs than other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Unique to XRP, the transfer time is nearly instantaneous, requiring no typical confirmation period.

Who is the creator of Ripple and XRP?

Ripple and XRP were both originally created by a single company called Ripple Labs. The development and maintenance of Ripple and XRP are still principally handled by Ripple Labs.

How does XRP work?

Unlike cryptocurrencies that either have an increasing pool with a maximum limit, like Bitcoin, or theoretically have no cap, like Ethereum, Ripple began with the entire offering of its 100 billion XRP tokens. Ripple Labs owns most of these tokens, about 60 billion recently. This amount of tokens in the market remains constant, as there is no mining process for XRP.

What makes Ripple's XRP unique?

Apart from the instantaneous transaction time, Ripple's XRP is unique in many ways. A significant sector of the XRP tokens, around 55 billion, is held by Ripple Labs in an escrow account. This offers them the flexibility to sell up to a billion every month to finance new projects and acquisitions.

Also, contrary to other cryptocurrencies aiming to separate financial transactions from traditional financial organizations, Ripple intends to use XRP technology to stimulate faster banking transactions globally.

What is the circulating and total supply of XRP?

As of now, the circulating supply of XRP is 55.1B, and the total supply is 100.0B.

What is Ripple's market cap and rank?

At present, Ripple's market capitalization is $ 27.4B and it stands at the #8 position in the crypto market.

Where to purchase XRP?

XRP can be purchased on several cryptocurrency exchanges, including BitMEX, Binance.

How to keep my XRP safe?

To ensure the safety of your XRP, consider using a secure wallet, preferably a hardware one. Always double-check the recipient's address before initiating transactions and keep your private keys confidential. Enable two-factor authentication wherever available.

How much does it cost to buy Ripple's XRP?

The price of Ripple's XRP is currently $ 0.49637200. However, due to market volatility, the price can change frequently. Always check the current price before making a purchase.

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