Learn to use Ripple's decentralized system for transfering digital assets globally
A simpilfied and shortened learning curve to understand the Ripple innovation and Blockchain
Takes a hands-on approach to work with XRP - Ripple's native currency
Book Description

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.

What you will learn

Understand the fundamentals of blockchain and Ripple
Learn how to choose a Ripple wallet
Set up a Ripple wallet to send and receive XRP
Learn how to protect your XRP
Understand the applications of Ripple
Learn how to work with the Ripple API
Learn how to build applications on check and escrow features of Ripple
Who this book is for

This book is for anyone interested in getting their hands on Ripple technology and learn where it can be used to gain competitive advantages in their respective fields. For most parts of the book, you need not have any pre-requisite knowledge. However, you need to have basic background of JavaScript to write an escrow.

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Learn to work with XRP and build applications on Ripple's blockchainKey FeaturesLearn to use Ripple's decentralized system for transfering digital assets globallyA simpilfied and shortened learning curve to understand the Ripple innovation and BlockchainTakes a hands-on approach to work with XRP - Ripple's native currencyBook DescriptionThis 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 fly. 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.What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of blockchain and RippleLearn how to choose a Ripple walletSet up a Ripple wallet to send and receive XRPLearn how to protect your XRPUnderstand the applications of RippleLearn how to work with the Ripple APILearn how to build applications on check and escrow features of RippleWho this book is forThis book is for anyone interested in getting their hands on Ripple technology and learn where it can be used to gain competitive advantages in their respective fields. For most parts of the book, you need not have any pre-requisite knowledge. However, you need to have basic background of JavaScript to write an escrow.