Ripple has successfully integrated the Wormhole protocol with the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain. This integration allows assets minted on the XRPL to move freely across more than 35 blockchains.
Strengthening Blockchain Interactions with Wormhole
Since its activation in 2020, Wormhole has handled over 60 billion USD in cross-blockchain transactions and relayed more than a billion messages. The XRPL integration will allow the same infrastructure to transport Ledger assets to other blockchains while maintaining their status in the source blockchain. Developers will be able to initiate transactions through direct smart contract calls without creating additional bridge layers.
Innovations in XRPL Responding to Institutional Demand
In June, XRPL welcomed Circle’s US dollar-based stable cryptocurrency into its ecosystem, and Ondo Finance began supporting products based on U.S. government debt on the Ledger. The Wormhole bridge will provide the necessary cross-blockchain liquidity for the widespread utilization of these assets at the push of a button. Ripple plans to launch an EVM sidechain by the second quarter of 2025, enabling direct interactions between Solidity-based smart contracts and XRPL assets.
Ripple's Strategy for Expanding Functionality
The adoption of Wormhole infrastructure by major players like BlackRock, Apollo, and Securitize indicates the institutional interest in cross-network standards. Ripple executives underline that true mass adoption will only be possible with a common infrastructure across all networks, not just a single blockchain. XRPL’s modular architecture expands the experiences gained from previous bridges like Axelar.
The integration of XRPL with Wormhole opens new opportunities for asset exchange across different blockchains, accelerating the development of decentralized finance solutions and tokenization.
