Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Expands to Over 40 Blockchains Through Wormhole Integration

Key Highlights

• Through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) infrastructure, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has achieved integration across more than 40 blockchain ecosystems
• Supported platforms now include prominent Ethereum layer-2 solutions: Base, Optimism, Ink, Unichain, alongside the XRP Ledger EVM sidechain
• With a total market capitalization reaching $1.72 billion, RLUSD holds the position of eighth-largest stablecoin globally
• Strategic collaborations with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo enable RLUSD access throughout Turkey’s cryptocurrency ecosystem
• Mastercard implemented continuous settlement operations utilizing RLUSD on the XRP Ledger infrastructure

Ripple has successfully deployed its RLUSD stablecoin across more than 40 distinct blockchain ecosystems through integration with Wormhole, a leading cross-chain interoperability protocol. This strategic expansion significantly extends the stablecoin’s reach far beyond its initial deployment on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks.

The multi-chain deployment leverages Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) infrastructure. This technology enables RLUSD to operate natively across compatible blockchains without requiring wrapped token alternatives.

Expanded Blockchain Coverage

This strategic expansion introduces RLUSD functionality to multiple Ethereum scaling solutions. The newly supported platforms encompass Base, Optimism, Ink, and Unichain.

Additionally, RLUSD deployment now extends to the XRP Ledger EVM sidechain. This integration enables developers to interact with the stablecoin using standard Ethereum development frameworks while maintaining connectivity with the XRP Ledger ecosystem.

According to Ripple, the infrastructure supports diverse applications including international payment systems, institutional onboarding and offboarding solutions, and asset tokenization implementations.

“For developers and institutions building onchain, that expands access to compliant, USD-backed liquidity across supported networks,” the company said.

Since its debut in late 2024, RLUSD has achieved remarkable growth with a market capitalization exceeding $1.7 billion. This positions it among the leading dollar-pegged stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market.

Expanding Enterprise Partnerships

Ripple continues building institutional relationships parallel to its technical infrastructure development.

This week marked RLUSD’s introduction to Turkey’s digital asset market. Through strategic partnerships with cryptocurrency platforms BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo, Turkish financial institutions now have access to the stablecoin for payment processing and settlement operations.

Mastercard recently deployed round-the-clock settlement functionality powered by RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. This implementation establishes a significant real-world payment application for the stablecoin.

Evernorth Holdings, which receives backing from Ripple, has outlined intentions to incorporate RLUSD into an XRP-centered treasury operation. Public regulatory documents indicate plans to deploy the stablecoin for institutional decentralized finance applications and tokenized real-world asset management on the XRP Ledger.

RippleX, the development organization behind the XRP Ledger, highlighted that increasing RLUSD integration across smart contract-enabled networks demonstrates growing market demand for compliance-focused stablecoins within decentralized finance.

The development team emphasized that XRP can function in tandem with RLUSD to facilitate liquidity provision, settlement operations, collateral management, and payment processing across compatible blockchain networks.

Ripple has also welcomed Istanbul Technical University into its University Blockchain Research Initiative. This academic program will facilitate blockchain research projects and graduate fellowship opportunities utilizing RLUSD.

The organization has strategically positioned RLUSD as foundational infrastructure serving both cryptocurrency-native platforms and conventional financial service providers. The recent Wormhole integration represents the most definitive demonstration of this multi-chain approach becoming operational reality.