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What Makes XRP's Blockchain Unique? Consensus, Speed, and Real-World Use Cases #914
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Hey community! XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), powers fast cross-border payments without mining or staking, using a consensus protocol where validators agree on transactions every 3-5 seconds. Unlike Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work, XRPL relies on trusted nodes via Unique Node Lists (UNL) for efficiency, supporting over 120 validators run by diverse entities like universities and exchanges. |
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Hmm.. XRP Ledger's RPCA enables 3-5s settlements at 1,500+ TPS for cross-border payments, without mining. |
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To build on that, what real-world advantages do you see for cross-border payments using XRP, like reducing pre-funding needs or lowering fees compared to SWIFT? Any examples of banks or projects already leveraging this speed in production? |
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Exactly — XRP stands out because its consensus protocol (RPCA) lets it finalize transactions in 3–5 seconds, handle 1,500+ TPS, and do it all without mining. That’s why it's so efficient for real-time, cross-border payments. |
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Hmm.. XRP Ledger's RPCA enables 3-5s settlements at 1,500+ TPS for cross-border payments, without mining.