XRPAcademy
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XRPL Developer

Build production applications on the XRP Ledger. Master smart contracts, payment channels, DEX integration, and tokenization to create next-generation financial infrastructure.

11
Courses
220
Hours
15
Projects
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Compensation

$120K – $220K

Total compensation range for US positions

YoY Growth+45%
Open Positions1,800+
Remote Friendly92%

Data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and crypto job boards. Updated Q1 2025.

What You'll Build

Core development work for XRPL engineers at leading blockchain companies.

Payment Applications

Build cross-border payment flows, escrow systems, and payment channels.

Token Systems

Create issued currencies, NFTs, and tokenized real-world assets on XRPL.

DEX Integration

Integrate with XRPL's native decentralized exchange and AMM pools.

Smart Contracts

Deploy Hooks for custom transaction logic and automated workflows.

Sidechain Development

Build on EVM sidechains and cross-chain bridges connected to XRPL.

Node Operations

Run and maintain rippled nodes for production infrastructure.

Skills You'll Develop

Technical competencies that make you job-ready for XRPL development roles.

XRPL-Specific Skills

XRPL Transaction Types
Payments, offers, escrows, trust lines
xrpl.js & Python Libraries
Official SDKs and client libraries
Hooks Development
WebAssembly smart contracts
AMM & DEX Integration
Liquidity pools and order books

Prerequisite Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript
ES6+, async/await, Node.js
REST APIs & WebSockets
HTTP clients, real-time connections

Basic programming experience recommended before starting.

Curriculum

11 courses across 3 phases from fundamentals to production deployment.

1

Foundation

4 courses · 60 hours

Start Here
01
XRP Fundamentals
20 lessons · 12 hours
02
XRPL Architecture
16 lessons · 14 hours
03
Cryptography Basics
14 lessons · 12 hours
04
JavaScript/TypeScript
18 lessons · 16 hours
2

Core Development

4 courses · 70 hours

05
xrpl.js Deep Dive
20 lessons · 18 hours
06
Transaction Types
18 lessons · 18 hours
07
Account & Ledger Objects
16 lessons · 16 hours
08
Payment Channels
18 lessons · 18 hours
3

Advanced

4 courses · 80 hours

Advanced
09
Hooks Development
22 lessons · 22 hours
10
AMM Integration
18 lessons · 20 hours
11
Security Best Practices
16 lessons · 18 hours
12
Capstone: Build a DEX
Project-based · 20 hours

Who Hires XRPL Developers

Organizations building on the XRP Ledger ecosystem.

Ripple Labs

Core protocol development and enterprise solutions

Payment Providers

MoneyGram, Tranglo, SBI Remit integrations

DeFi Startups

XRPL Labs, Sologenic, XRP Cafe

Enterprises

Banks and fintechs building on XRPL

Professional Certifications

Validate your XRPL development expertise.

Certified XRPL Developer

CXD · 220 hours

Professional

Proves proficiency in XRPL development, from basic transactions to production deployment.

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XRPL Solutions Architect

XSA · 300 hours

Expert

Advanced certification for enterprise architecture and complex XRPL integrations.

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Ready to Build on XRPL?

Join the next generation of blockchain developers. Master XRPL development with hands-on projects and expert guidance.

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