Concepts
Learn the "what" and "why" behind fundamental aspects of the XRP Ledger.
- Networks and Servers
rippled is the core peer-to-peer server that manages the XRP Ledger.
- Consensus Protocol
Consensus is how new blocks of transactions get confirmed by the XRP Ledger blockchain.
- Ledgers
Ledgers are the data structure that holds data in the shared XRP Ledger network. A chain of ledgers records the history of transactions and state changes.
- Transactions
Transactions are the only way to change the XRP Ledger. Understand what forms they take and how to use them.
- Point-to-Point & Specialized Ledger Payment Types
While XRP Ledger supports point-to-point XRP payments, it's also compatible with more specialized payment types. Discover which ledger payment methods here.
- Tokens
Anyone can make tokens representing digital value on the XRP Ledger.
- Accounts
Learn about accounts in the XRP Ledger. Accounts can send transactions and hold XRP.
- XRPL Sidechains
An XRPL sidechain is an independent ledger with its own consensus algorithm, transaction types, and rules.
- Decentralized Storage