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{% trans %}What is XRPL.org?{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Whether you’re a developer building on XRPL or just getting acquainted with blockchain and digital assets, XRPL.org is your source for technical information, reference materials, tools and all things XRP.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}What is XRP?{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}XRP is the native digital asset on the XRP Ledger—an open-source, permissionless and decentralized blockchain technology that can settle transactions in 3-5 seconds.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Using XRP is the best way to move money around the world; the fuel for our growing digital economy.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Learn about XRP{% endtrans %} {% trans %}XRP History{% endtrans %}{% trans %}XRP is helping solve previously unsolvable problems for people and industries around the world, and is the only digital asset with a commercial use case.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Explore Uses{% endtrans %}{% trans %}From gaming to web monetization, XRP and the XRP Ledger are powering innovative new technology across the payments space.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Explore Businesses{% endtrans %}{% trans %}With its real-world utility and inherently green design, XRP will help ensure a more sustainable future for our planet and global economy.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Explore Impact{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}XRP was designed with sustainability in mind. Contrary to other blockchains that use proof-of-work, the XRP Ledger confirms transactions through a unique “consensus” mechanism that consumes negligible energy.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Explore the energy consumption of XRP compared to cash, credit cards and other popular crypto with the Green Currency Calculator.{% endtrans %}
{% trans %}Go Green{% endtrans %}