XPMarket turns 1 year old! 🎉
Tags: xrpl, web3, blockchain, datatech
Published: 2023-02-09 17:17:54

It is with great pleasure that I look back at the past year and reflect on the immense progress we’ve made in launching and growing our XPMarket startup. When we first launched in January 2022, our MVP was designed to simplify portfolio management and market overview for the XRPL community. Since then, XPMarket has grown leaps and bounds. We have added various features and services that have helped improve the user experience, including advanced analytics and portfolio management. 

Our user base has grown steadily over the past year, and we have seen a huge spike in growth since the launch of the new version in September. We are now one of the most popular providers of XRPL services, and the feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly positive.

## New design

![Design changes in one year](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/hxieah4un0qeo9a6xunb.png)
User experience is one of the most important parameters we consider developing new features. We've made our service even more user-friendly, with a sleek and modern new look that makes it easier to access all the features you need. Our new design is intuitive and intuitively organised, so you can find what you need quickly and easily. Plus, it's fully optimised for all your devices, so you can access our service on the go.

## New branding
We have introduced our new branding and logo! Our refreshed look is modern and professional, yet still unique and recognisable. The logo captures the essence of our brand in a simple, powerful way with its bright colours and bold shapes, highlighting the relationship to XRPL. We believe this new branding will help us stand out from the crowd and continue to provide the best possible service for our customers. 

## New code
Visuals are important, but so is speed and UI responsiveness! Our whole platform has been redesigned using React. The new code is faster, more reliable, and more secure than ever before. With this update, you'll experience improved performance and a streamlined experience when using our service. The code is built on industry-leading standards and has been thoroughly tested to provide the best experience. 

## DEX
The launch of our own DEX was a significant step forward in user experience. By leveraging the power of the XRP ledger, users can now securely and quickly trade their digital assets at lightning speed, with no middleman involved. It is fully integrated into XPMarket, so that you never have to search for it, as it is always within reach.

https://xpmarket.com/trade-list

## Swaps
Launch of the swaps was an additional step forward to simplify user experience when interacting with XRP Ledger. It is the same DEX under the hood, but with a simple and intuitive interface. 

https://xpmarket.com/swap

## NFTs

![NFTs Explorer](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/e3zwyhj5e0xpol0xbn7f.jpg)
Shortly after the XLS20D network upgrade we have launched our own NFT Marketplace! Our users now have access to more than 700.000 of NFTs and digital collectibles. With our marketplace, you can buy, sell and trade digital assets, as well as dive into the whole ecosystem's exploration. Our marketplace is open to all users, so you can easily explore, discover and invest in the future of digital collectibles. 

https://xpmarket.com/nfts

## NFT Swiper
Something interesting and surely not seen before on XRPL, probability, other blockchains - Tinder for NFTs! But we call in NFT Swiper, as there is no way you can be rejected here. Simply build a deck of NFTs you like and buy them later. This tool aims to simplify the selection process across the massive stock of NFTs.+

https://xpmarket.com/nfts/swiper

## Portfolio explorer
When XPMarket launched, one of the pain points was to have an overview of your current portfolio. We fixed this by introducing Portfolio Manager, that features a complete list of trustlines and tokens held, as well as NFTs and any open orders on XRPL. You can also track your performance over time and see every single transaction you did on the ledger. 

https://xpmarket.com/portfolio/tokens

## Trading competition 

![XPMarket DEX trading competition](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y25frhzzq80z8cvplu27.jpg)
We have launched a trading competition, the first such event on XRP Ledger! This trading competition will give you a chance to test your trading skills, develop new strategies, and increase your profits. With 50 different assets to choose from, you have plenty of opportunities. Plus, with no trading fees you can maximise your performance with every trade. 

https://xpmarket.com/competitions/dex

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As we reach our first anniversary and look back over the last year, we can certainly say that we have accomplished much. With the launch of new features, designs, and services, XPMarket is now solidified as a flagship XRPL project. We would like to thank all our users and community members who have been with us since the beginning, and we look forward to continuing to serve the XRPL community with our ever-evolving services.