| XRP | Bitcoin | |
|---|---|---|
Launched | 2012 | 2009 |
Main purpose | Fast, low-cost payments | Digital store of value |
How transactions are agreed | Consensus between independent validators | Mining (proof of work) |
Maximum supply | 100 billion, all created at launch | 21 million, released through mining |
Typical settlement time | About 3–5 seconds | About 10 minutes per block |
Typical network fee | A fraction of a cent | Varies with network demand |
Like any digital asset, XRP's price is set by supply and demand on exchanges around the world. A few things tend to affect it:

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