XRPL Academy Simulator
What Happens When You Send XRP?
Most people press "Send" and never think about what happens next. This simulator shows exactly how an XRP transaction moves through the XRP Ledger.
Interactive Learning Experience
Click each step after launching the simulation.
1. Wallet Creates Transaction
👛 → XRP Payment
Your wallet builds a transaction containing:
- Destination address
- Amount
- Fee
- Sequence number
Safety: Verify destination and amount before signing.
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2. Transaction Gets Signed
🔑 → ✍️
Your private key creates a digital signature.
The signature proves authorization without exposing the secret.
Safety: Never share your seed phrase.
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3. Transaction Broadcast
📡 → XRPL Network
The signed transaction is sent to the XRP Ledger network.
Safety: The network sees the transaction, not your secret.
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4. Validators Receive It
🖥 🖥 🖥 🖥 🖥
Validators review the transaction and determine if it follows XRPL rules.
Validators do not hold your funds.
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5. Consensus Happens
🤝 Consensus
Validators agree on the contents of the next ledger version.
Consensus is how XRPL reaches agreement.
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6. Ledger Closes
📘 Ledger Closed
The transaction becomes part of a validated ledger.
Settlement is now finalized.
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7. XRP Delivered
👛 ➜ 👛
The destination wallet now reflects the new balance.
Transaction Complete