Swapping XRP for Solana: what you need to know
Exchanging XRP for SOL is useful when you rebalance a portfolio or want to move from one network to another without buying stablecoins in between. At ROVEN exchange the coins are swapped directly, and the rate is locked when you create the order.
XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger, built for fast international payments between banks and people. Solana (SOL) is a high-speed blockchain with sub-cent fees, popular in DeFi and NFTs.
Why swap XRP for SOL
Shifting between XRP and SOL is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With SOL you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Solana network.
Networks and addresses
| You send XRP | You receive SOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | XRP Ledger | Solana |
| Address | “r…”, 25–35 characters | 32–44 base58 characters |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds | a transfer confirms in a few 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.
- Phantom, Solflare or any Solana wallet works for receiving SOL.
- When sending XRP, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send XRP within that time and you’ll receive exactly the amount shown in the order.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On XRP Ledger, a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds; on Solana, a transfer confirms in a few seconds. The whole XRP to SOL swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps XRP for SOL at 1 XRP = 0.01382924 SOL, with a minimum of 15.384615 XRP. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
