What is the XRP Ledger
A public ledger running since 2012. XRP is its native asset, counted in drops.
4 lessons12 minDifficulty Checked 2026-11-10The XRP Ledger is a public ledger that has run since 2012. XRP is its native asset. It is counted in drops, its supply only shrinks, and it pays for fees and reserves.
- Read total_coins to see how much XRP exists right now.
- Look up any balance and convert its drops to XRP.