The XRP Ledger is a blockchain mainnet developed in 2012, designed to realize the "Internet of Value" - enabling anyone to send and receive value as easily as information is shared on the internet.
XRPL Canada is a non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting and expanding the XRP Ledger ecosystem across Canada. We support developers, entrepreneurs, and businesses in building innovative solutions on the XRP Ledger.
Our mission is to serve as the central hub for XRP Ledger innovation in Canada, providing education, resources, and community support to help build the future of value transfer and blockchain technology.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized, public blockchain that has been operational since 2012. XRPL is one of the earliest public blockchain networks—battle-tested for over a decade with billions of dollars in value transferred.
3-5 second settlement with 1,500+ TPS capacity—built for real-world payments, not speculation.
No mining required. Uses a fraction of Bitcoin's energy, making it one of the most carbon-efficient blockchains.
Fees typically under $0.01—practical for micropayments and high-volume applications where Ethereum gas would be prohibitive.
Natively supports multi-currency transactions, DEX trading, escrows, and payment channels.
XRP is the digital asset native to the XRP Ledger, created in 2012 to be more sustainable than Bitcoin and built specifically for payments. There is a finite amount of XRP—all 100 billion are already in existence, no more can be created. XRP can be sent directly without needing a central intermediary, making it a bridge currency for moving different currencies quickly and efficiently. Learn more about XRPL's history.
The XRPL founders founded OpenCoin in 2012, now known as Ripple, to commercialize the technology. The ledger remains open-source and decentralized, governed by independent validators worldwide. Ripple received XRP from the founders, the majority of which has been locked in escrows controlled by the ledger itself to ensure predictable supply. Ripple builds partnerships and liquidity solutions to help financial institutions use XRP for cross-border payments, addressing a global problem: traditional international payments take 3-5 days to settle, cost an average of $42 per transaction, and have a 5% error rate. The vision is for value to move as quickly as information—instantly, reliably, and at near-zero cost.
Canada is uniquely positioned to lead:
The opportunity is clear, but developers, institutions, and entrepreneurs need a place to connect.
XRPL Canada exists to connect the dots. We're building the hub: resources, communities, connections, and events to realize the Internet of Value where money moves as freely as information.
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Latest updates from across the XRPL ecosystem
Real-world XRPL adoption, ecosystem news, and stories from the field
Token Escrow (XLS-85) and the Permissioned DEX (XLS-81) just activated on the XRP Ledger — compliance-gated trading environments and programmable token locks, built natively into the protocol.
Read MoreRipple transformed into a comprehensive digital asset financial services powerhouse in 2025 — $2.7B in acquisitions, a $40B valuation, landmark regulatory victories, and the launch of institutional-grade products.
Read MoreWhether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about XRPL, we'd love to hear from you. Join our community and help build the future of value transfer in Canada!
