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PayPal Crypto currency exchange

Crypto for the people Now you can discover crypto in the  PayPal app Discover Crypto Start exploring crypto with PayPal Claim Your $500 Worth of Bitcoin Sign In Now Here’s what you need to know Start with as little as $1  right in your PayPal Wallet* Discover at your own pace and learn about crypto with our articles for beginners. Buy, hold, and sell crypto  with PayPal You can choose from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash 1 Discover crypto with  peace of mind Enjoy the same protections you're used to with PayPal. ** Learn More * PayPal Cash or Cash Plus account required. Terms apply. * Keep in mind that we can't protect you from losses as a result of market volatility. Be sure to do your research and buy and sell carefully. Get started on the PayPal app Select "Crypto" from  the dashboard Click on the buy button and you’ll  be asked to verify your identity Explore articles about  crypto to learn more Discover Crypto Screenshots simulated, sequences shorte

What is Ripple?

Ripple What is Ripple? Technically speaking, is Ripple a cryptocurrency in the mold of Bitcoin? The short answer is probably “no,” but that doesn’t stop it from often being lumped into that same category. What is Ripple? Originally released in 2012 as a  subsequent  iteration of Ripplepay, Ripple is a real-time gross settlement system (RTGS), currency exchange and remittance network. Using a common ledger that is managed by a network of independently validating servers that constantly compare transaction records, Ripple doesn't rely on the energy and computing intensive proof-of-work used by Bitcoin. Ripple is based on a shared public database that makes use of a consensus process between those validating servers to ensure integrity. Those validating servers can belong to anyone, from individuals to banks. The Ripple protocol (token represented as XRP) is meant to enable the near instant and direct transfer of money between two parties. Any type of currency c