Key Highlights
- Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has deployed across more than 40 blockchain ecosystems through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) infrastructure
- Supported chains now include Ethereum layer-2 solutions: Base, Optimism, Ink, and Unichain, alongside the XRP Ledger EVM sidechain
- With a market capitalization of $1.72 billion, RLUSD stands as the 8th-largest stablecoin globally
- Strategic partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo expand RLUSD accessibility within Turkey’s cryptocurrency ecosystem
- Mastercard deployed round-the-clock settlement infrastructure powered by RLUSD on the XRP Ledger
Ripple has successfully deployed its RLUSD stablecoin across more than 40 blockchain ecosystems through a strategic integration with Wormhole, a cross-chain interoperability protocol. This significant expansion pushes the stablecoin far beyond its initial deployment on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnet.
The deployment leverages Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) infrastructure. This architecture enables RLUSD to function natively across multiple supported blockchains without requiring wrapped token alternatives.
Supported Blockchain Ecosystems
The multi-chain deployment introduces RLUSD to multiple Ethereum layer-2 scaling solutions. These networks comprise Base, Optimism, Ink, and Unichain.
Additionally, RLUSD has been activated on the XRP Ledger EVM sidechain. This integration allows blockchain developers to utilize the stablecoin through standard Ethereum development frameworks while maintaining connectivity with the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
According to Ripple, the infrastructure supports international payment systems, institutional entry and exit services, and asset tokenization applications.
“For developers and institutions building onchain, that expands access to compliant, USD-backed liquidity across supported networks,” the company said.
RLUSD debuted in late 2024 and has since achieved a market capitalization exceeding $1.7 billion. This positions it among the most prominent dollar-pegged stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market.
Institutional Partnership Momentum
Ripple has been securing institutional collaborations alongside its technical infrastructure expansion.
This week, the company introduced RLUSD to Turkey’s digital asset market. Through partnerships with cryptocurrency exchanges BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, Turkish institutions now have direct access to the stablecoin for payment processing and settlement operations.
Mastercard recently implemented continuous settlement functionality utilizing RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. This deployment establishes a significant payment processing application for the stablecoin.
Ripple-supported Evernorth Holdings has announced intentions to incorporate RLUSD into an XRP-centered treasury operation. According to regulatory documentation, the entity plans to deploy the stablecoin for institutional decentralized finance applications and tokenized real-world assets on the XRP Ledger.
RippleX, the development division for the XRP Ledger, indicated that expanding RLUSD adoption across smart contract-enabled networks demonstrates increasing appetite for regulatory-compliant stablecoins in decentralized finance ecosystems.
The development team emphasized that XRP can function in conjunction with RLUSD for liquidity provision, settlement operations, collateral management, and payment processing across compatible blockchains.
Ripple has also onboarded Istanbul Technical University into its University Blockchain Research Initiative. The academic program will facilitate blockchain research projects and graduate scholarship opportunities utilizing RLUSD.
The organization has strategically positioned RLUSD as foundational infrastructure for both cryptocurrency-native applications and conventional financial service providers. The recent Wormhole integration represents the most definitive demonstration of this cross-chain strategic approach to date.
