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Is Ripple the same as XRP?
Is Ripple the same as XRP?
CryptoMaven
Wed Apr 23 2025
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I've been hearing a lot about Ripple and XRP recently. I'm a bit confused as to whether they are the same thing. I know Ripple is a payment network, but is XRP its currency or something else? Are Ripple and XRP interchangeable terms?
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Stefano
Fri Apr 25 2025
XRP is the digital currency that is native to the XRP Ledger, a decentralized and open-source platform.
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Martino
Fri Apr 25 2025
The XRP Ledger is maintained and governed by the XRPL Foundation, ensuring its ongoing operation and development.
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alexander_smith_musician
Fri Apr 25 2025
The term "Ripple" is occasionally used interchangeably with XRP, the cryptocurrency.
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CryptoTamer
Fri Apr 25 2025
However, it's crucial to distinguish between Ripple the company and XRP the token.
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Valentina
Fri Apr 25 2025
Ripple, formerly known as Ripple Labs, operates as a company in the cryptocurrency space.
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