XRP Ledger Integrates Wormhole for Cross-Chain Functionality
Key Highlights:
- XRPL connects to over 35 blockchains via Wormhole, enabling token transfers and messaging across networks.
- RippleX rolls out XRPL v2.5.0 with TokenEscrow, Batch transactions, and PermissionedDEX to support regulated financial use cases.
- Over 6 million users can now access cross-chain DeFi, stablecoins, and tokenized assets through Wormhole’s $60B+ protocol.
Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) has expanded its cross-chain capabilities through a new integration with Wormhole, a major interoperability protocol. This move allows developers and institutions to build decentralized applications that operate across more than 35 blockchain ecosystems, including Ethereum and Solana.
The integration connects both the XRPL mainnet and its EVM-compatible sidechain to Wormhole, allowing native XRPL tokens—such as XRP, IOUs, and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs)—to move between different blockchain networks while retaining their original issuance and control.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz emphasized that interoperability is key to mainstream adoption, noting that this update positions XRPL tokens for broader utility across the multichain landscape.
Boost for Developers and Institutions
With this collaboration, Ripple is reinforcing its commitment to providing tools for institutions and developers. Wormhole’s cross-chain messaging infrastructure will allow actions and data to be shared across blockchains, enabling more advanced and compliant dApps.
The integration also aligns with predictions of XRPL capturing a significant share of global liquidity previously dominated by SWIFT. Developers can continue using familiar tools while expanding their reach into multichain applications.
Robinson Burkey, Wormhole Foundation Co-Founder, highlighted the potential of this move, calling it a significant step for XRPL in enterprise blockchain finance.
XRPL 2.5.0 Brings New Capabilities
The Wormhole integration coincides with the launch of XRPL version 2.5.0. The update introduces features like TokenEscrow, Batch operations, and a Permissioned Decentralized Exchange (DEX), all designed to improve flexibility and compliance in financial applications.
RippleX has urged network validators to adopt the new version, requiring 80% consensus over two weeks for the changes to activate. These upgrades support Ripple’s push toward institutional finance and better network governance.
In addition, USDC is now available on XRPL through Uphold, allowing seamless transfers of the stablecoin between XRPL wallets and Uphold accounts, further enhancing utility and speed for stablecoin users.
