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Ripple Quick Start Guide

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  1. Ripple Quick Start Guide
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright and Credits
  4. Ripple Quick Start Guide
  5. Dedication
  6. About Packt
  7. Why subscribe?
  8. Packt.com
  9. Contributors
  10. About the author
  11. About the reviewer
  12. Packt is searching for authors like you
  13. Table of Contents
  14. Preface
  15. Who this book is for
  16. What this book covers
  17. To get the most out of this book
  18. Download the example code files
  19. Conventions used
  20. Get in touch
  21. Reviews
  22. Getting Started with Ripple
  23. The need for decentralization
  24. Introduction to blockchain
  25. Introduction to Bitcoin
  26. Inefficiencies in payment systems
  27. International money transfer through Bitcoin
  28. Disadvantages of Bitcoin
  29. Ripple
  30. International money transfer through Ripple
  31. The Ripple Protocol
  32. Account creation
  33. Reserve
  34. Transactions
  35. Multisigning
  36. Consensus
  37. Important properties of the consensus protocol
  38. Ledger versions
  39. Validation
  40. Advantages of Ripple
  41. Currency agnostic
  42. Simplified consensus
  43. Low fee
  44. Reduced foreign exchange cost
  45. Pathfinding algorithm
  46. Adaptable cryptography
  47. Anti-spam mechanism
  48. Potential risks of Ripple
  49. Regulatory issues
  50. Trust Issues
  51. Security vulnerabilities
  52. Problems of being an open protocol
  53. Summary
  54. Working with Ripple Currency XRP
  55. Types of wallets
  56. Online wallets
  57. Desktop/mobile wallets
  58. Offline wallets
  59. Hardware wallets
  60. Paper wallets
  61. How do I choose my wallet?
  62. Setting up a Ripple account
  63. Activating the Ripple account
  64. Making an international transfer
  65. Trading XRP
  66. Importing an existing wallet
  67. Setting up an offline wallet
  68. Protecting your Ripples
  69. Don't leave your Ripples on centralized exchanges
  70. Make backups 
  71. Use antivirus software
  72. Disable browser plugins
  73. Store Ripples in multiple wallets 
  74. For big sums, use cold wallets
  75. Use reputable wallets
  76. Important things you must remember
  77. Summary
  78. Applications of Ripple
  79. High speed and low-cost payments 
  80. xCurrent
  81. How does it work?
  82. Advanced payment applications
  83. Cross-currency payments
  84. How does it work?
  85. Checks
  86. How does it work?
  87. Payment channels
  88. How does it work?
  89. Escrow
  90. How does it work?
  91. Initial coin offering
  92. Decentralized exchange
  93. Debunking misconceptions about Ripple
  94. Ripple and XRP are not the same
  95. Funds lockup
  96. No mining
  97. Limited smart contracts
  98. Important things to remember
  99. Summary
  100. Getting Started with the Ripple API
  101. Connecting to the Ripple test network
  102. Setting up the development environment
  103. First Ripple application
  104. Sending money 
  105. Prepare transaction
  106. Sign transaction
  107. Submit transaction
  108. Summary
  109. Developing Applications Using the Ripple API
  110. Sending checks
  111. Cashing checks
  112. Creating a time-held escrow
  113. Creating a conditionally-held escrow
  114. Important things you must remember
  115. Summary
  116. Other Books You May Enjoy
  117. Leave a review - let other readers know what you think

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Getting Started with Ripple, In this chapter, we will start by learning the fundamentals of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. You will learn how and why blockchain was invented. We will discuss the challenges faced by early cryptocurrencies. Later, we will study how Ripple addresses those challenges. You will also learn how Ripple manages to make global payments fast and cheap, and we will look into the potential risks of Ripple. 

Chapter 2, Working with the Ripple Currency XRP, In this chapter, we will take a hands-on approach to work with XRP. We will learn how to set up a Ripple wallet, and see how seamlessly you can transfer money to a friend abroad. We will discuss the different kind of wallets you can use to store XRP. We will also discuss the security precautions you need to take to keep your money safe.

Chapter 3, Applications of Ripple, In this chapter, we will understand the applications of Ripple. We will learn how Ripple's xCurrent software integrates with traditional systems to make cross-border transactions efficient. We will also learn how Ripple enables its users to make cross-currency payments. We will then study the check, escrow, and payment channel offerings of Ripple, and learn about its Initial Coin Offering and the fully functional decentralized exchange inside Ripple.

Chapter 4, Getting Started with the Ripple API, In this chapter, we will learn how to work with the Ripple API. We will set up the development environment and connect to the test network to send money from a Ripple account. We will also learn how to build web applications using the Ripple API. If you have never worked on a blockchain-based system, this chapter will give you a kickstart. 

Chapter 5, Developing Applications Using the Ripple API, In this chapter, you will learn how to use advanced offerings of Ripple, such as checks and escrows. You will learn how to send checks, cash checks, and create and release escrows. We will also integrate the Ripple API to build web applications.  These applications will allow non-developers to easily use the check and escrow features of Ripple.