Swapping XRP for Stellar: what you need to know
Exchanging XRP for XLM 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. Stellar (XLM) is a network for international payments and tokenised currencies with sub-cent fees.
Why swap XRP for XLM
Shifting between XRP and XLM is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. Stellar was built for fast, cheap transfers, which makes it handy for payments.
Networks and addresses
| You send XRP | You receive XLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | XRP Ledger | Stellar |
| Address | “r…”, 25–35 characters | “G…”, 56 characters |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds | a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Required, from the order | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- When sending XRP, be sure to include the destination tag from the order.
- A new Stellar account is activated only after it receives 1 XLM.
- When sending XRP, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- If you’re receiving XLM to an exchange address, be sure to enter that exchange’s memo.
- 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 Stellar, a transfer confirms in 5–6 seconds. The whole XRP to XLM swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps XRP for XLM at 1 XRP = 7.814928 XLM, 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.
