What is a trustline?

On the XRP Ledger, a trustline is an account setting that allows you to hold a particular issued token. You may need one before you can receive or buy $DROP. Some wallet or trading flows can create it for you as part of the process.

It identifies a token and issuer

A trustline links your account with the account that issued a token. The token is identified by its currency code and issuer address, not just the name shown in an app. Anyone can issue a token with the code DROP, so check that the issuer matches the authentic $DROP address below.

Receiving $DROP through an XRPL Check

An XRPL Check is a deferred payment recorded on the ledger. The sender creates a CheckCreate transaction naming your wallet address and setting the maximum amount and asset. For $DROP, the Check identifies both the token currency and its issuer. The tokens do not move to your wallet just because the Check arrives.

To receive the payment, open your wallet directly or look up the Check with a trusted XRPL explorer. Check that your address is the recipient, verify the sender, and confirm the maximum amount, token issuer and any expiry. If you choose to accept it, use your wallet's cash or redeem option. This submits a CheckCash transaction, which you must review and approve. The sender must still have enough available funds when it is cashed, so a Check is not a guarantee that payment will succeed.

Your wallet may require the correct $DROP trustline before it can cash the Check. If needed, set up the trustline using the official issuer address above, then return to the Check in your wallet. Read Staying safe from scams before acting on an unexpected Check. XRPL Checks are a legitimate feature, though a surprise Check or a message pressuring you to claim one deserves care.

XRP reserve

An XRPL account must keep some XRP as a reserve. The reserve amount can change through network decisions and depends on the items linked to your account. A trustline may add to the reserve your wallet needs, but that XRP is not a fee paid to the issuer; it remains part of your account's reserved balance while the requirement applies.

Check the current reserve shown in your wallet or on XRPL.org's reserve guide before sending funds. Do not rely on an old number in a guide.

Check before you approve

Before setting a trustline, compare the issuer address shown by your wallet with the official address on this page. A matching name or logo is not enough. If the address differs, stop.

When you no longer need a trustline, the token balance generally needs to be zero and the line's settings returned to their defaults before it can be removed. Your wallet can show whether those conditions are met. Removing it may release reserve XRP, depending on the current reserve rules.

For help getting started, see Set up a wallet: Xaman or Joey and Staying safe from scams.