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2. XRP Ledger - Wikipedia

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   The XRP Ledger operates on a consensus protocol that differs from traditional proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanisms. [8] [3] Transactions are validated by a network of independent validators who reach consensus every 3 to 5 seconds, enabling rapid transaction settlement. [8]

3. Proof of stake - Wikipedia

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   For a blockchain transaction to be recognized, it must be appended to the blockchain. In the proof of stake blockchain, the appending entities are named minters or validators (in the proof of work blockchains this task is carried out by the miners); [2] in most protocols, the validators receive a reward for doing so. [3]

4. Should You Forget Bitcoin and Buy XRP Instead? - AOL

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   XRP can't be mined like Bitcoin or other proof of work tokens. Ripple actually pre-mined its entire supply of 100 billion tokens before its launch in 2013, and it locked up more than half of those ...

5. If You Invest In Bitcoin, Experts Say These Are 5 Other ... - AOL

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   It now uses a proof-of-stake model, which helps it process transactions quickly and efficiently. ... XRP is the token used on the XRP Ledger, a payment platform created by Ripple. XRP aims to make ...

6. Cryptocurrency - Wikipedia

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   XRP is the world's most energy efficient cryptocurrency, using 0.0079 kilowatt-hours of electricity per transaction. [259] Although the biggest PoW blockchains consume energy on the scale of medium-sized countries, the annual power demand from proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains is on a scale equivalent to a housing estate.

7. Better Buy in 2025: XRP or Bitcoin? - AOL

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   Unlike XRP, Bitcoin isn't backed by any individual or company that can issue more supply. There are 19.8 million Bitcoins in circulation right now, but there will only ever be a maximum of 21 million.

8. Tron (blockchain) - Wikipedia

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   Tron (stylized as TRON) is a decentralized, proof-of-stake blockchain with smart contract functionality. The cryptocurrency native to the blockchain is known as Tronix (TRX). It was founded in March 2014 by Justin Sun and since 2017 has been overseen and supervised by the TRON Foundation, a non-profit organization in Singapore, established in the same year.

9. Should You Buy XRP and Hold Through 2024 and Beyond?

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   Although XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was once a crypto darling, it hasn't done much in recent years. Currently, XRP is trading for just $0.57 and is down about 10% for the year. By way of comparison, crypto ...