- XRP support is coming to Lace Wallet, marking a key step in Cardano’s push toward multi-chain interoperability.
- Charles Hoskinson confirmed the integration during an AMA, highlighting a shift toward greater collaboration with the XRP community.
- Lace continues evolving, with prior additions like Bitcoin testnet support and a Firefox browser extension expanding its multi-chain and accessibility features.
XRP is set to join the growing list of supported assets in Lace, the lightweight wallet developed by Input Output Global (IOG), marking a major step forward in Cardano’s multi-chain evolution. The news was confirmed during a recent ask-me-anything (AMA) session by Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson, who revealed that XRP integration is on the roadmap for Lace, solidifying the wallet’s trajectory toward broader blockchain interoperability.
Originally launched on the Cardano mainnet in April 2023, Lace was designed as a streamlined wallet experience for the Cardano ecosystem. It offered users the ability to stake ADA directly within the wallet and served as a gateway to Cardano’s expanding suite of decentralized applications (dApps).
Since its debut, Lace has steadily matured, introducing key features such as hardware wallet support, improved connectivity for dApps, and multi-wallet and multi-account functionality, added in June 2024, to meet the needs of more advanced users.
Lace took its first significant step into the multi-chain world in April 2024 with the release of version 1.22, which introduced Bitcoin support on a testnet. This feature enabled users to store and manage their Bitcoin holdings within the Lace interface, laying the critical groundwork for integrating Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities on the Cardano blockchain.
The move was a clear indication of IOG’s ambition to position Lace as a cross-chain asset management hub, rather than a Cardano-exclusive wallet.
Lace Integrates XRP and Broadens Browser Access
In May 2024, Lace broadened its accessibility further by launching an extension for Firefox, one of the world’s most widely used web browsers. This release gave users the ability to create and manage wallets, stake ADA, and interact with decentralized applications directly from their browser, streamlining the user experience and attracting a wider user base.
The upcoming addition of XRP support represents not only a technical expansion but also a symbolic shift in relations between Cardano leadership and the XRP community. Hoskinson, who has had public disagreements with some XRP supporters in the past, has recently expressed a more collaborative stance.
In December 2024, he praised Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin (RLUSD) and even mentioned efforts to bring the asset to the Cardano ecosystem. He also endorsed the idea of Ripple acquiring a stablecoin-focused company, signaling broader support for Ripple’s initiatives.
By adding XRP to its list of supported assets, Lace is reinforcing its commitment to becoming a truly multi-chain wallet, bridging ecosystems and giving users greater freedom to manage digital assets across different blockchains. As blockchain technology continues to move toward an interconnected future, Lace stands at the forefront, enabling users to navigate and participate in the decentralized economy without the limitations of a single-chain wallet.
With XRP support on the horizon, Lace is not just embracing a new asset; it’s championing a vision of inclusivity, collaboration, and cross-chain synergy that could redefine the user experience in decentralized finance.
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