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Learn About the XRP Ledger

We believe the best way to stay safe in crypto is to understand what you are using. These are the resources we wish everyone read before adding their first trustline. All curated, all free.

Getting Started with the XRP Ledger

New to the XRPL? These resources cover the fundamentals. Start here if you want to understand what the ledger is, how it works, and why it matters.

XRPL.org

Introduction to the XRP Ledger

The official overview of what the XRPL is, how consensus works, and what makes it different from other blockchains.

XRPL.org

XRPL Learning Portal

Interactive tutorials that walk you through the basics step by step. Good if you learn by doing rather than reading.

XRPL.org

XRP Ledger Explorer

See transactions, accounts, and tokens in real time. Useful for understanding what actually happens on the ledger when you send payments or create trustlines.

Trustlines and Tokens

Trustlines are how the XRPL handles tokens. Before you can hold any token other than XRP, you need a trustline to the issuer. Understanding how they work helps you make better decisions about which tokens to trust.

XRPL.org

What Are Trust Lines?

The official technical explanation of trust lines, how they work, and what the balance and limit fields actually mean.

XRPL.org

Issued Currencies Overview

How tokens are created and managed on the XRPL. Covers issuance, transfer fees, and the relationship between issuers and holders.

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Freezing Tokens

Issuers can freeze individual trust lines or all tokens globally. This page explains what freezing means and when issuers might use it.

Staying Safe on the XRPL

The XRPL is open and permissionless, which means anyone can issue a token. That is a feature, but it also means you need to know what to look for. These resources help you spot red flags and protect yourself.

Rhyzlo

How Rhyzlo Risk Scoring Works

Our FAQ breaks down the 20+ checks we run on every token, from domain verification to whale concentration detection. Good starting point for understanding what makes a token risky.

XRPL.org

Authorized Trust Lines

Some issuers require authorization before you can hold their token. This page explains what that means and how it changes the trust line relationship.

XRPL.org

The xrp-ledger.toml File

Domain verification is one of the strongest trust signals. This explains how issuers link their XRPL accounts to a website so tools like Rhyzlo can verify the connection.

Escrow on the XRPL

Escrow lets you lock funds on the ledger with conditions for release. It is useful for vesting schedules, milestone payments, or any situation where you want a trusted time delay without a middleman.

XRPL.org

Escrow Overview

The official guide to how escrow works on the XRPL. Covers time-based and conditional escrow, plus the transactions used to create, finish, and cancel them.

XRPL.org

XLS-85 Token Escrow Amendment

The amendment that extended escrow to support IOU tokens, not just XRP. This is what powers Rhyzlo's token escrow feature.

Rhyzlo

Create an Escrow on Rhyzlo

Try it yourself. Our escrow wizard walks you through the process in three steps. Non-custodial, wallet-signed, 0.5% fee.

On-Chain Credentials (XLS-70)

XLS-70 brings verifiable credentials to the XRPL. Think of it as on-chain proof that an issuer has passed KYC, AML, or other checks from a trusted provider. Rhyzlo reads these credentials and factors them into risk scores.

XRPL.org

Verifiable Credentials on the XRPL

A plain-language explanation of what on-chain credentials are, who issues them, and why they matter for token trust.

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Deposit Authorization

Some accounts use deposit authorization alongside credentials to control who can send them tokens. This explains how that mechanism works.

XRPL Wallets

You need a wallet to interact with the XRP Ledger. Rhyzlo supports four wallets, and each works a little differently. These links take you to the official sites where you can learn more or download them.

Xaman

Xaman (formerly Xumm)

The most widely used XRPL mobile wallet. Signs transactions via QR code. Available on iOS and Android.

GemWallet

GemWallet

A browser extension for Chrome and Brave. Simple one-click signing for desktop users.

Crossmark

Crossmark

Another browser extension with session-based signing. Focuses on a clean developer experience.

Joey Wallet

Joey Wallet

A mobile wallet that connects via WalletConnect. Scan a QR code to sign transactions from your phone.

Building on the XRPL

If you are a developer looking to build on the XRP Ledger, or to integrate Rhyzlo's risk data into your own application, these resources will get you started.

XRPL.org

XRPL Developer Documentation

The comprehensive technical reference for everything on the XRPL. API methods, transaction types, account settings, and more.

XRPL.org

xrpl.js Library

The official JavaScript/TypeScript library for interacting with the XRP Ledger. Used by Rhyzlo and most XRPL applications.

Rhyzlo

Rhyzlo Developer Portal

Integrate risk scores, SVG badges, and token data into your wallet, DEX, or dApp. Free API tier available, no account needed.

Ready to put it into practice?

Look up any token on the XRPL, see what the risk score says, and decide for yourself whether to trust it. Everything you just read comes together in one search.