Ripple expands its cross-chain capabilities on the XRP Ledger by announcing collaboration with Wormhole. This partnership aims to enhance interaction between different blockchain networks.
Expanding XRPL Cross-Chain Capabilities
Ripple has announced a new partnership with Wormhole to expand multichain interoperability on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its upcoming EVM Sidechain. Wormhole’s infrastructure will be integrated into both XRPL mainnet and the EVM Sidechain. This will enable cross-chain messaging, asset transfers, and multichain token issuances. Supported assets include XRP, Issued Assets (IOUs), and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs). Developers will be able to move these tokens across multiple blockchain ecosystems while preserving native issuance and control.
Ripple's EVM Sidechain Launch
Ripple confirmed that its XRPL EVM Sidechain is set to go live on the mainnet in the second quarter of 2025. Built by Peersyst Technology using Cosmos SDK and evmOS, the sidechain aims to make XRPL compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Since launching its testnet in March 2025, the sidechain has attracted over 87 contributors, including wallets, dApps, and auditing tools. David Schwartz, Ripple CTO and XRPL co-creator, emphasized that actual adoption relies on seamless interoperability, stating: 'Tokens issued on XRPL will now move freely across networks without added risk or fragmentation.'
Supporting Ripple's Open Financial Infrastructure
Ripple stated that this collaboration supports XRPL's open approach to financial infrastructure. With existing partnerships including Axelar, the network continues to prioritize composability and optionality. By integrating Wormhole, XRPL becomes a more flexible platform for developers creating applications across chains. The demand for interoperable tokenized assets and stablecoins is growing. The ability to interact across chains helps institutions manage compliance, liquidity, and efficiency.
The partnership between Ripple and Wormhole underscores the importance of inter-network connectivity for the development of the XRP Ledger ecosystem. This is a step towards creating a more integrated and interconnected financial infrastructure.
