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Ripple Quick Start Guide

By : Febin John James
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Ripple Quick Start Guide

By: Febin John James

Overview of this book

This book starts by giving you an understanding of the basics of blockchain and the Ripple protocol. You will then get some hands-on experience of working with XRP. You will learn how to set up a Ripple wallet and see how seamlessly you can transfer money abroad. You will learn about different types of wallets through which you can store and transact XRP, along with the security precautions you need to take to keep your money safe. Since Ripple is currency agnostic, it can enable the transfer of value in USD, EUR, and any other currency. You can even transfer digital assets using Ripple. You will see how you can pay an international merchant with their own native currency and how Ripple can exchange it on the ?y. Once you understand the applications of Ripple, you will learn how to create a conditionally-held escrow using the Ripple API, and how to send and cash checks. Finally, you will also understand the common misconceptions people have about Ripple and discover the potential risks you must consider before making investment decisions. By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation for working with Ripple's blockchain. Using it, you will be able to solve problems caused by traditional systems in your respective industry.
Table of Contents (7 chapters)

Who this book is for

This book is for beginners who want to understand and use Ripple's blockchain technology. If you are a trader who wants to work with XRP (Ripple's currency), this book will help you choose and set up a Ripple wallet and make money transfers. It will also help you to manage and protect your Ripple wallet. This book covers the basics of the blockchain, so no prior knowledge of blockchain is required. If you are an investor or a finance professional, you will gain an understanding of the applications of Ripple, which will help you gain insights into the future potential of this technology. This book also highlights common misconceptions about Ripple and its potential risks. If you are a developer, you will learn how to use the Ripple API to build applications on top of Ripple. Developers are assumed to have a basic background of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.