XRP Coins Can Buy Coffee In South Korea

XRP crypto assets. (Photo; Doc. TechReport)

JAKARTA - XRP, one of the popular crypto assets, is now integrated with South Korea-based payment platform Surfy. This is Ripple (XRP)'s big step in facilitating the transaction process using digital assets.

Now Surfy users can buy goods with XRP, although currently limited to only a few traders in South Korea. This shows XRP is increasingly being widely adopted and shows crypto utilities in the real world.

This application shows the widespread adoption of XRP and strengthens crypto utilities in daily transactions. One of the moments that attracted attention took place at the Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) event in early September.

In one of the cafes located in the Gangnam area, Seoul, customers can order coffee and pay for it directly with XRP. Through the Surfy system, this transaction takes place quickly and smoothly, simply by scanning the QR code and transferring XRP to traders without involving bank intermediaries.

According to Surfy CEO Jongheon Sung, the system is designed to allow peer-to-peer payments, making transactions faster and more efficient. Although still in the testing phase, Surfy began to be accepted in several other coffee shops in South Korea. The concept of cashless payments or physical cards provides a new experience that is practical for consumers.

The main reason Surfy chooses XRP is its speed and scalability. XRP is capable of handling up to 3,400 transactions per second, with payment completion in just a few seconds. This speed is very important in daily transactions, such as buying coffee, where waiting too long for payment is not ideal. With XRP, payments can be made almost instantly.

For additional information, Ripple, the company behind XRP coins, has long focused on cross-border payment efficiency. However, with integration on Surfy, Ripple brings XRP closer to people's daily lives. Ripple is also planning to launch new features in XRP Ledger, including RLUSD's own stablecoin launch plan, which is expected to further increase the appeal of this network.