Ripple has made waves over the last several months. It was the best-performing cryptocurrency of 2017. It boasts a steady stream of new corporate customers testing its blockchain technology. Many see it as a better version of bitcoin -- and when it comes to transaction speed, they're absolutely right. There's just one problem with the bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency.Ripple the company, its blockchain software products, and Ripple the cryptocurrency (XRP) are all separate entities.