Surfy, a South Korean crypto payment platform, has integrated XRP into its services, allowing users to make payments and transactions using the native token. This development is seen as a significant step forward in expanding the utility of the XRP Ledger, especially in real-world transactions involving physical assets.
The addition of the token to Surfy’s payment options provides users with the ability to transact with registered merchants, enhancing the accessibility and use of the token in day-to-day transactions in South Korea.
Beta Test in Seoul’s Gangnam District
As part of its rollout, Surfy conducted a successful beta test during Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) in early September. The test took place in Seoul’s Gangnam District, with the pilot payment solution deployed at Cafe Valer, a local coffee shop. Customers were able to pay for their purchases using XRP, demonstrating the speed and efficiency of the payment system.
The positive results from this trial have generated interest, particularly from cafes and similar businesses, in integrating Surfy as a payment method. The system allows customers to complete transactions by scanning a quick response (QR) code provided by the merchant, enabling the transfer of XRP funds directly to the shop owner.
A Focus on Peer-to-Peer Payments
One of the key features distinguishing Surfy from traditional payment solutions is its peer-to-peer (P2P) payment functionality, which bypasses traditional financial networks.
During a session at the XRP Ledger Zone at KBW on September 4, Jongheon Sung, Surfy’s founder and CEO, emphasized this aspect of the platform. By removing the need for intermediary payment processors, Surfy ensures that transactions remain secure, efficient, and cost-effective.
While still in its testing phase, Surfy has already gained traction among merchants in the Korean market. As more businesses adopt this payment option, the potential for wider use of the digital asset in South Korea continues to grow.
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Scalability and Performance
The decision to build Surfy on the XRP Ledger was driven by the network’s scalability and ability to handle large volumes of transactions. The ledger can process approximately 3,400 transactions per second (TPS), with settlement times averaging between 3 to 5 seconds. This high throughput and low transaction costs make it an attractive choice for payment solutions like Surfy.
The Ledger’s capabilities are further enhanced by its Ripple Protocol Consensus Algorithm (RPCA), which ensures that transactions are confirmed in real time without requiring the energy-intensive mining used by other blockchain networks.
The Ledger is undergoing continual development to improve its performance and broaden its use cases. Ripple, the organization behind the ledger, recently announced the introduction of a new token standard designed to better support real-world assets (RWAs) on the network. This development aligns with the planned launch of RLUSD, a stablecoin expected to further boost the ledger’s appeal to institutional users.
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