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XRP Ledger (XRPL) Documentation

Explore XRPL documentation with our essential guide for developers and admins who want to start building and integrating with the XRP Ledger.
XRPL Documentation

Get Started: XRPL Developer & Admin Resources

Learn your way. Read docs, watch videos, or get hands-on with code samples. Explore different ways to learn on the XRP Ledger.

Ready-to-Use Code SamplesRun complete code snippets to understand XRPL integration in seconds.
Step-by-Step TutorialsFollow guided walkthroughs to master XRPL fundamentals and industry best practices.
Launch Your First ProjectExplore funding and development opportunities for your project on the XRPL.

Dig Into Core Concepts & Tools

  • XRPL Fundamentals

    Discover the basics of the XRPL by learning about accounts, transactions, and the ledger structure.

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  • Advanced XRPL Topics: Go Deeper

    Implement real-world solutions by combining XRPL primitives for lending, token issuance, DEX trading, and more.

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Advanced Payment Features

Master sophisticated movement of value through features such as escrows, checks, or payment channels.
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Governance and the Amendment Process

Understand how the decentralized network evolves through validator voting and how new features are activated.
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Developers

Master the Protocol: Essential References

Transaction Types
Ledger Entry Types
Basic Data Types
Public API Methods
Transaction Result Codes
Transaction Metadata

Server Admins

Master the Protocol: Essential References

Commandline Usage
Admin API Methods

Tools to Test & Deploy

  • 01

    Get Test XRP (Faucets)
    Get credentials and test-XRP for XRP Ledger Testnet or Devnet.
    Access Here

  • 02

    Send Test Transactions
    Test how your code handles various XRP Ledger transactions by sending them over the Testnet to the address.
    Access Here

  • 03

    Explore WebSocket API
    Send sample requests and get responses from the xrpld API.
    Access Here

  • 04

    Monitor the XRP Ledger
    View validations of new ledger versions in real-time, chart the location of servers in the XRP Ledger.
    Access Here

Payments

Peer-to-Peer PaymentsCross-Currency PaymentsSmart Contracts
Payments

Tokens

Stablecoin IssuerNFT MarketplaceDigital Artist
Tokens

On-Chain Finance

List XRP as an ExchangeTrade with an Auction Slot
On-Chain Finance

Compliance Features

Build a Credential Issuing ServiceCreate a Permissioned Domain
Compliance Features

Build with SDKs

XRPL Infrastructure: Running a Server

  • Server

    Install Your XRPL Server: xrpld & Clio

    Take ownership of your connection to the blockchain with a core server that can submit transactions, read balances, and store a complete copy of the ledger data.

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  • Network

    Node Configuration

    Customize your server configuration for your use case, including data retention, network connectivity, and performance tuning.

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  • Tools

    Troubleshooting Your Node

    Diagnose and solve problems with your server to maximize uptime and reliability.

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Get Involved: Contribute to the XRP Ledger

Contribute to the Protocol

Have you identified gaps, edge cases, or improvements through real-world use? Contribute code or proposals and help shape the future of XRPL at the protocol level.
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Contribute a Blog Post

Share how you solved a real-world problem using the XRP Ledger, including your architecture decisions, workflows, tradeoffs, and lessons learned. Contribute a blog post to help other developers build faster.
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Continuous Learning: Additional XRPL Resources

XRPL Learning Portal

From blockchain fundamentals to building on the XRPL, create your own learning journey and progress at your own pace.
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Aquarium Residency Program

A hands-on residency program helping teams build, test, and launch real-world solutions on the XRP Ledger.
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Developer Community Forum

Join the XRPL developer community on Discord! Ask questions, share tips, and collaborate with builders turning ideas into real-world projects.
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