Reporting lives from the crypto news desk: Ripple just supercharged the XRP Ledger by teaming up with Wormhole. This means your stablecoins on XRPL can now jump to Solana, Polkadot, Sui, and 30+ other blockchains in seconds. Let’s break down why this changes everything for crypto users.
XRPL and Wormhole Link Up: Stablecoins Can Now Move to 30+ Chains, Including SOL, DOT, SUI
The Bridge That Changes Crypto
Imagine sending dollars between email and text messages. That’s what Wormhole does for blockchains. It’s a messenger linking different crypto networks. Now, XRPL—Ripple’s blockchain—joins this club. Here’s what just happened:
- Wormhole plugged into XRPL mainnet and its EVM Sidechain
- Stablecoins (like USDC) and XRPL assets (XRP, tokens) can travel to 35+ chains
- Transactions take 3-5 seconds with fees under 1 cent
| Blockchain | Now Connected? | Popular Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Solana (SOL) | ✅ Yes | DeFi, NFTs |
| Polkadot (DOT) | ✅ Yes | Staking, apps |
| Sui (SUI) | ✅ Yes | Gaming, payments |
| Ethereum | ✅ Yes | Stablecoins, loans |
Why Crypto Needs This Right Now
We’ve seen crypto get stuck on one blockchain like a train on a single track. Wormhole fixes that. Since 2020, it moved:
- Over 1 billion messages between chains
- More than $60 billion in crypto assets
Big players like BlackRock use Wormhole for tokenized assets. Now XRPL users get the same power. Want to use Solana’s fast DeFi apps with your XRPL stablecoins? Now you can.
"This unlocks XRPL’s potential across all major blockchains," says Robinson Burkey from Wormhole Foundation. "It’s a foundation for regulated interoperable finance."
XRPL’s Big June Upgrades
This isn’t Ripple’s only move. Our team tracked four key upgrades just this month:
- XAODAO launch – A new community hub for XRPL builders
- Permissioned DEX – Compliant trading for institutions
- XRPL Update 2.5 – Better security and escrow features
- 295,000 daily users – Fueled by $0.0002 fees and 3-second transfers
Plus: Canada approved the first XRP ETF, and USDC stablecoin landed natively on XRPL.
What This Means for You
For crypto users, this integration is like getting a passport for your coins:
- DeFi explorers: Use XRPL assets on Solana’s Raydium or Polkadot’s Acala
- Stablecoin holders: Move USDC between chains without exchanges
- Developers: Build apps that work across 35+ blockchains at once
David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO, nailed it: "Interoperability is essential for mass adoption. The infrastructure has to be there across chains."
The Road Ahead
While Ripple’s own stablecoin (RLUSD) is still catching up, this Wormhole deal positions XRPL as a cross-chain powerhouse. As tokenized assets grow—expected to hit $16 trillion by 2030—bridges like this will be crypto’s highways. XRP trades at $2.09 as we write. If it breaks $2.60, analysts see a path to $5.50.
Bottom line: Chains working together beat chains working alone. This move makes XRPL a key hub in crypto’s connected future.
