Ripple Launches New API for Developers to Test XRP Payments Using Simulated Funds
Sophia Cruz•Thursday, July 4, 2024•1 min read
Ripple, a prominent blockchain payments organization, has finally introduced the “Try It” feature on its Payments API to support developers in their decision-making processes.
Ripple has recently introduced a new feature for its Payments API called “Try It.” This addition aims to assist developers by offering an interactive experience with the Ripple Payments API and other APIs. It enables users to send simulated API requests and receive responses without the need for login credentials or authorization tokens.
The “Try It” feature can be accessed from the API documentation pages for Ripple’s Payments API, Smart Liquidation Service API, and Report Service API. This interactive tool allows users to test real-time responses from specific endpoints. It serves as a valuable resource for developers and development teams evaluating Ripple’s technology.
The panel updates automatically to show success notes from the endpoints, facilitating developers’ understanding of how Ripple APIs structure their responses. It also demonstrates pagination functionality and illustrates how request parameters influence the response.
Meanwhile, Ripple’s introduction of the “Try It” feature represents a strategic effort to expand the adoption of its payment solution. Since its inception in 2014, Ripple has been a significant player in the crypto economy.
Recently, Ripple reportedly collaborated with Apple, to introduce a new payment solution enabling users to send and receive money by simply placing their phones near each other. Apple leveraged Ripple’s Interledger extension to develop this feature, named “Tap to Pay,” slated for an official launch later this year.
Furthermore, Ripple previously indicated its intention to expand into markets beyond its US headquarters amid ongoing legal disputes with financial regulators, primarily due to challenging regulatory conditions in the country.
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