Matt Hamilton
The Developer Handbook: How to Build on the Blockchain
#1about 2 minutes
Introducing Ripple's vision and the XRP Ledger
Ripple aims to make value move as easily as information, using the open and decentralized XRP Ledger for payments.
#2about 2 minutes
Exploring common use cases for blockchain technology
Blockchain technology is being applied to diverse fields like medical records, music royalties, supply chain management, and gaming.
#3about 4 minutes
Understanding the key trends driving decentralized finance
The growth of DeFi is fueled by trends like the tokenization of assets, network fragmentation, and the rise of decentralized exchanges.
#4about 3 minutes
Key features of the XRP Ledger for developers
The XRP Ledger offers fast, cheap transactions and has built-in native functionality for issuing assets, escrows, and a decentralized exchange.
#5about 10 minutes
Code demo for making a simple XRP payment
A step-by-step Python code walkthrough shows how to connect to the testnet, construct a payment object, and send XRP between two wallets.
#6about 7 minutes
Code demo for a cross-currency atomic payment
Learn how to execute a cross-currency payment from USD to Bitcoin using the XRP Ledger's built-in decentralized exchange and pathfinding.
#7about 1 minute
The future of payments and financial inclusion
By reducing the cost and friction of cross-border payments, blockchain can create a more equitable and fair global financial system.
#8about 1 minute
How to start a career in DeFi development
For developers looking to enter the DeFi space, learning Solidity for Ethereum-based smart contracts is a common and effective starting point.
#9about 2 minutes
Comparing smart contract approaches on XRP and Ethereum
While Ethereum uses on-chain smart contracts with Solidity, the XRP Ledger historically focused on off-chain solutions and is developing on-chain functionality with Hooks.
#10about 5 minutes
Ripple's vision for transparent, automated micropayments
In the future, devices will seamlessly pay for services like Wi-Fi per second or per byte, removing the friction of user accounts and credit cards.
#11about 2 minutes
Using the XRP Ledger for IoT and robotics applications
The XRP Ledger can be used in embedded systems to enable pay-per-use models for devices like robots or drinks dispensers.
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