- XRP Ledger allows asset transfers across more than 35 blockchains through Wormhole.
- XRPL and Wormhole integration brings smart contract interoperability across major networks.
- Over $60B in cross-chain volume has been processed by Wormhole since its launch in 2020.
Ripple has announced that it will integrate the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain with Wormhole, a cross-chain interoperability protocol. This move expands XRPL’s multichain capabilities allowing cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and token issuances.
According to Ripple, the integration will solidify its place in the institutional on-chain finance. Using the Wormhole infrastructure, Ripple aims to enable asset transfer and interactions between smart contracts across more than 35 blockchain-supported networks, such as Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and BNB Chain.
XRPL and Wormhole Link Institutional Finance and DeFi Networks
Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, emphasized the importance of interoperabilit,y saying, “If you want real mass adoption, interoperability is essential. The infrastructure has to be there, not just on one chain, but across them.” With Wormhole integration, XRPL-issued assets such as XRP and IOUs can now operate across networks.
The infrastructure provided by Wormhole enables institutions to issue and transfer digital assets across multiple networks without compromising native governance. This capability supports decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and real-world asset management use cases. Enterprises and developers on XRPL will have the opportunity to create and launch decentralized applications that operate on various ecosystems while staying compliant with regulations.
Robinson Burkey, co-founder of Wormhole Foundation, highlighted the potential unlocked by this partnership. “By integrating Wormhole into the XRP Ledger, we’re helping unlock even greater potential spanning all major blockchains for one of the most established blockchain networks in enterprise finance,” Burkey said.
The integration further enables XRP-native dApps to interact freely with EVM chains and Solana-based platforms, expanding opportunities for developers and institutions to create cross-chain applications.
The partnership also enables smart contracts in one blockchain to interact with those on another using Wormhole’s messaging system. This feature improves cross-chain programmability and opens up access to new types of decentralized applications. Ripple anticipates this will benefit developers who are building multichain-enabled solutions in payment, liquidity, or asset management.
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Ripple Advances Compliance-Focused, Multichain Infrastructure
Moreover, June was also marked by various strategic advancements within the XRPL ecosystem. Recently, the mainnet adopted Circle’s USDC stablecoin, and DeFi platform Ondo Finance also added XRPL to its list of networks for U.S. government bond tokens. Ripple also announced that it would launch the XRPL EVM sidechain by the end of Q2 2025.
Additionally, Wormhole’s integration enhances these efforts by linking XRPL and its sidechain to the wider multichain ecosystem. Wormhole has enabled over $60 billion in cross-chain transactions and supports over 200 applications. Major institutions like BlackRock, Apollo, and Securitize already rely on Wormhole’s infrastructure.
The partnership reflects Ripple’s strategy to offer open, composable financial infrastructure for regulated digital asset ecosystems. XRPL’s architecture supports speed, low transaction costs, and built-in compliance tools. These qualities appeal to financial institutions seeking to scale on-chain operations.
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