Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has hinted at a broader plan to bring Ripple-associated assets, including XRP and the RealUSD (RLUSD) stablecoin, into the Cardano ecosystem.
His comments came in response to a community question about the possible listing of RLUSD on Cardano—sparking new speculation around cross-chain collaboration and DeFi expansion.
Hoskinson didn’t just confirm RLUSD discussions; he referenced a larger initiative involving multiple Ripple-linked components. Among them: support for Cardano’s Lace wallet, integration of XRP for DeFi functionality, and something he referred to as “glacier drops”—which may point to staggered feature or token rollouts.
While details remain scarce and no launch dates have been confirmed, the scope of the plan suggests Cardano is positioning itself to embrace Ripple-based liquidity and stablecoins at a deeper level.
The potential inclusion of XRP in Cardano’s DeFi architecture could be significant. XRP has largely stayed on the fringes of decentralized finance, but integrating its liquidity into Cardano’s smart contracts could unlock new opportunities for lending, borrowing, and stablecoin utility.
Incorporating RealUSD—Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin—would further support Cardano’s ambitions to become a more competitive hub for decentralized finance. The Lace wallet’s involvement hints at a focus on user accessibility, while the concept of “glacier drops” suggests a phased rollout strategy designed to ease adoption.
Although no decisions are final, Hoskinson’s remarks make it clear that Ripple-linked assets are on Cardano’s radar. If successful, this move could enhance Cardano’s network activity, attract new developers, and create a more robust DeFi environment—at a time when competition between chains is fiercer than ever.
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