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  XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), has been making headlines with its remarkable price surge. Currently ranked #3 on CoinMarketCap, XRP has caught the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we explore the factors driving this growth, the underlying technology of the XRPL, and what the future might hold for XRP. Understanding the XRP Ledger (XRPL) Launched in 2012 by David Schwartz, Jed McCaleb, and Arthur Britto, the XRPL is a groundbreaking blockchain platform that stands out due to its unique features: Speed and Scalability: XRPL processes transactions in 3-5 seconds with a throughput of up to 1,500 transactions per second (TPS), making it one of the fastest blockchain networks. Low Cost: With transaction fees as low as $0.0002, XRPL is highly cost-effective compared to other blockchain platforms. Energy Efficiency: Unlike Bitcoin’s energy-intensive proof-of-work system, XRPL employs a Federated Consensus mechanism, signif...