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Let&#8217;s take a look closer what is XRP in our beginner&#8217;s guide<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-xrp\">What is XRP?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Many people confuse three important terms that should be distinguished:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>XRP<\/strong> &#8211; a digital token for instant value transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XRPL (XRP Ledger)<\/strong> &#8211; a decentralized, open-source blockchain that powers XRP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripple<\/strong> &#8211; the company that develops XRPL and payment solutions based on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-xrpl-works-and-what-makes-it-different\">How XRPL works and what makes it different<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>XRPL uses a unique consensus mechanism called RPCA, without mining or staking. This makes the network fast, cheap, and energy-efficient.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/nodes\/ripple-xrp\">Advantages of XRPL:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transaction confirmation in 3\u20135 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fees under 0.00001 XRP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed up to 1,500 transactions per second.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No mining &#8211; only validators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>XRPL is suitable for micropayments, mass settlements, and cross-border transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xrpl-integration-for-business-and-development\">XRPL Integration for Business and Development<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>By the way, XRPL offers developers and companies a full set of tools for integration.<br><strong>Available features:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>APIs and SDKs: support for JavaScript, Python, Java.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connectivity: WebSocket, JSON-RPC, REST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functions: wallet creation, sending XRP, issuing custom tokens, built-in DEX.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Testing via devnet and testnet without risking real funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses, XRP provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 90% reduction in fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of intermediaries in settlements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of XRP as a \u201cbridge\u201d currency between fiat currencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to integrate into B2B systems, e-commerce, and fintech products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-access-to-xrpl\">How to access to XRPL?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Deploying and maintaining your own XRPL node requires resources and technical expertise. For many companies, this is unnecessarily complex and costly. Instead, you can access to XRPL node using <a href=\"https:\/\/account.nownodes.io\/auth\/login\">NOWNodes<\/a> &#8211; a service offering remote access to a Full Node of the XRPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is NOWNodes?<\/strong><br>NOWNodes provides ready access to XRPL through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full Node &#8211; a complete node with read and write capabilities on the XRPL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebSocket (wss) &#8211; for fast, real-time two-way data exchange with the network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of using NOWNodes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to deploy your own node &#8211; saves time and resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable infrastructure &#8211; fault-tolerant and highly available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct access to full XRPL functionality &#8211; wallet creation, sending and verifying transactions, reading balances and histories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for popular protocols and APIs &#8211; compatible with WebSocket and JSON-RPC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to connect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register on <a href=\"https:\/\/account.nownodes.io\/auth\/login\">NOWNodes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get your API key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use these credentials in your application to interact with XRPL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>To sum up, XRP and XRPL are not just another blockchain. 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