Bitcoin vs XRPL

Bitcoin is the first decentralized blockchain, secured by proof‑of‑work where miners expend SHA‑256 hash power to find valid blocks every ~10 minutes. The supply is capped at 21 million coins, with inflation halving roughly every four years—the most recent halving occurred on 20 April 2024. Upgrades like SegWit and Taproot have enabled second‑layer protocols such as the Lightning Network and emerging covenants via OP_CTV debates.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain optimized for payments, asset issuance, and tokenized value transfer. Known for its low fees, fast settlement times, and energy-efficient consensus mechanism, XRPL supports financial institutions, payment providers, and developers building global payment and tokenization solutions.