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Key contributions beyond RippleArthur Britto co-founded PolySign, a cutting-edge digital asset custody platform, revolutionizing secure crypto storage solutions for institutional investors and pushing blockchain infrastructure beyond Ripple’s financial ecosystem.Collaborative ventures…
Key innovations introduced by SchwartzDavid Schwartz revolutionized the XRP Ledger with native NFT support, decentralized identity features, and the introduction of Hooks—enabling smart contract-like functionality directly on the ledger.Enhancing scalability…
Consensus mechanisms and transaction finalityThe XRP Ledger uses a unique consensus algorithm enabling near-instant finality in seconds, while Ethereum relies on Proof-of-Stake, introducing probabilistic finality and longer confirmation times.Smart contract…
Overview of XRP Ledger's consensus protocolUnlike traditional blockchains that rely on mining, the XRP Ledger uses a unique consensus protocol where trusted validators swiftly agree on valid transactions without the…
Use cases and primary functionsEthereum powers decentralized applications and smart contracts, while XRP is optimized for fast, low-cost international money transfers—each tailored to drastically different blockchain use cases.Consensus mechanisms and…
Energy usage in blockchain networksXRP consumes mere kilowatt-hours annually, while Bitcoin's energy usage rivals small countries—highlighting XRP’s drastic efficiency advantage in blockchain network energy consumption.Consensus mechanisms: proof of work vs.…
Consensus mechanisms and transaction finalityXRPL uses a unique consensus protocol enabling sub-second transaction finality, outperforming proof-of-work blockchains like Bitcoin in speed, efficiency, and resistance to centralization.Scalability and throughput performanceXRPL achieves…
Overview of XRP Ledger and smart contractsBuilt for speed and efficiency, the XRP Ledger enables smart contracts through minimal transaction fees, deterministic execution, and energy-efficient consensus—offering developers a lean, scalable…