Roblox extends the payment options for in-game purchases with XRP integration

• Roblox takes over XRP as a payment method for in-game purchases.
• The integration is supported by BitPay and Xsolla and enables seamless integration with crypto wallets.
• The step reflects the growing interest in cryptocurrencies in the game industry.

Roblox, the extremely popular online gaming platform with over 200 million active users per month, is breaking new ground with the introduction of Ripple (XRP) as a payment method for in-game purchases. The announcement was made on October 17, 2023 via the official X-Canal from Bitpay.

news alarm 📰 @xSolla now accepts XRP ( @ripple ) with Bitpay as a payment method for your games, such as z @Smitegame and #krypto #lag #xsolla #roblox pic.twitter.com/nag2eyovgm

- Bitpay (@Bitpay) 17. October 2023

partnership between Roblox and Ripple

Roblox, which has 65.5 million active users a day, has recognized the growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Since 44 % of users are under 13 years old, the integration of XRP as a payment option means an important step towards crypto introduction to recent target groups.

Roblox users were eager for their in-game editions and spent around $ 773 million in the first quarter of 2023. By adding XRP to the payment options, Roblox offers its users a more diverse and flexible way to make in-game purchases.

The acceptance of XRP by Roblox is a sign of the increasing interest of the gaming industry in the use of blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies. It opens doors to a world full of possibilities, since in-game purchases are tailored to the Roblox's huge user base. The integration of XRP as a payment method in Roblox sets a new standard for innovations in the gaming area and it will be interesting to see how this development shapes the future of in-game transactions.

Bitpay and Xsolla to optimize the connection

Bitpay, a trustworthy payment processor for cryptocurrencies, works with XSolla to optimize the connection between Roblox and various crypto wallets. Bitpay and Xsolla combine a long-term partnership that goes back to 2014 when they accepted Bitcoin (BTC) payments for the first time. Their joint efforts have paved the way for the introduction of cryptocurrencies in the game industry.

XSolla, the platform that is responsible for the management of in-game payments in Roblox, will make this integration easier and ensure a seamless connection with crypto wallet.

In addition to the XRP integration, Bitpay and Xsolla introduced payments in PayPal USD (PYUSD) for dealers and consumers in September 2023. This step continues to diversify the range of payment options within the gaming ecosystem and improves the accessibility of cryptocurrencies for a wider audience.