Swapping XRP for Ethereum: what you need to know
To switch from XRP to Ethereum you don’t need to sell for dollars first and then buy again. ROVEN exchange does it in one step: one order, one rate, one payout.
XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger, built for fast international payments between banks and people. Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens.
Why swap XRP for ETH
Coins serve different purposes, and sometimes holding ETH makes more sense — for faster transfers, staking or the Ethereum (ERC20) ecosystem. With ETH you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Ethereum (ERC20) network.
Networks and addresses
| You send XRP | You receive ETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | XRP Ledger | Ethereum (ERC20) |
| Address | “r…”, 25–35 characters | “0x” + 40 characters |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds | a block comes every 12 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Required, from the order | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- When sending XRP, be sure to include the destination tag from the order.
- An ETH address starts with “0x”; BNB Smart Chain and Polygon use the same format, so check your wallet’s network.
- When sending XRP, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- Send the exact amount from the order and do it within 30 minutes, while the locked rate is valid.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On XRP Ledger, a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds; on Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds. The whole XRP to ETH swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 ETH = 1 705.27 XRP and the minimum amount is 15.384615 XRP. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
