XRP Transaction Fee Explained: How XRPL Charges Work
Every transaction on the XRP Ledger requires a tiny XRP fee — just 0.00001 XRP (10 drops) — which is permanently burned. Learn how XRPL transaction fees work.
XRP Used for Fees on XRPL
XRP Used for Fees on XRPL
What Is XRP Used for Fees on XRPL?
XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and serves as the only currency accepted for paying transaction fees on the network. Every transaction submitted to the XRPL must include a small XRP fee — currently just 0.00001 XRP (10 drops) — which is permanently destroyed (burned) upon processing.
This fee is not paid to validators, miners, or any third party. It is irrevocably removed from the XRP supply, creating a deflationary effect over time. The primary purpose of requiring XRP for fees is spam prevention and network security: by making every transaction carry a small but real economic cost, the XRPL deters denial-of-service attacks and ensures the network remains healthy and efficient.
- Base fee: 10 drops = 0.00001 XRP
- 1 XRP covers: approximately 100,000 transactions
- Fees go to: No one — permanently burned
- Settlement time: 3–5 seconds
- Compared to ETH: ~99.9% cheaper per transaction
XRP Fee Burning Mechanism: Why XRPL Burns Transaction Fees
XRPL burns all XRP transaction fees permanently instead of paying validators. Discover how this deflationary burning mechanism works and why it matters for XRP supply.
XRPL Reserve Requirement: Why You Need XRP to Open a Wallet
Opening an account on the XRP Ledger requires a minimum XRP reserve of 1 XRP. Learn why XRPL requires this reserve, how it works, and what happens when you close an account.
XRP Fee vs Ethereum Gas: Why XRPL Is 99.9% Cheaper
Compare XRP transaction fees on XRPL with Ethereum gas fees. At 0.00001 XRP per transaction vs dollars on ETH, XRP is the clear winner for low-cost transfers.
XRPL Fee Voting: How Validators Adjust XRP Transaction Fees
XRPL validators vote every 15 minutes to set the base transaction fee and reserve requirements. Learn how XRP fee voting works and who controls fee changes.
XRP Fee Calculator: Estimate XRPL Transaction Costs in USD
Use our XRP fee calculator to estimate the cost of transactions on the XRP Ledger. At 0.00001 XRP per transaction, XRPL fees are among the lowest in crypto.
XRP Ledger Token Transfer Fees: How Issuers Charge on XRPL
Learn how token transfer fees work on the XRP Ledger. Issuers of XRPL tokens can set optional percentage fees — but native XRP payments never carry transfer fees.
XRP Anti-Spam Fee Design: How XRPL Prevents DDoS Attacks
The XRP Ledger uses a small XRP fee burned on every transaction to prevent spam and DDoS attacks. Learn how this anti-spam mechanism protects the XRPL network.