Ripple and XRP coexist under the Ripple name. Ripple has a rapid transaction system that exists independent of the XRP cryptocurrency. There are cost benefits when XRP is used, however.
Ripple currently has multiple products either in the pipeline or already deployed for enabling rapid low-cost inter-currency and interbank fund transfers. Rather than duplicate their material here, check out their site.
Ripple Official Site
XRPChat is a great resource for information on Ripple and XRP, as well. One of its prominent members, Hodor writes a regular blog that he has graciously shared with our site. His original blog can be found at XRPHodor.wordpress.com. He can be found on twitter @hodor7777
Ripple currently has multiple products either in the pipeline or already deployed for enabling rapid low-cost inter-currency and interbank fund transfers. Rather than duplicate their material here, check out their site.
Ripple Official Site
XRPChat is a great resource for information on Ripple and XRP, as well. One of its prominent members, Hodor writes a regular blog that he has graciously shared with our site. His original blog can be found at XRPHodor.wordpress.com. He can be found on twitter @hodor7777