Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, has revealed significant plans to go all-in on XRP integration with Cardano’s blockchain.
This initiative includes a series of projects to enhance cross-chain interoperability and expand Cardano’s DeFi capabilities. According to George Tung, co-founder of CryptosRus, this strategic move is “like everything.”
Notably, on June 14, Hoskinson confirmed in a response on X that his team is working on a full suite of tools to support XRP better. These include the Glacier Airdrop, XRP-powered DeFi tools, and the potential integration of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into the Cardano network.
There is a whole XRP package with the glacier drop, lace wallet support, XRP DeFi and the RealUSD talks.
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) June 14, 2025
Glacier Airdrop and Midnight Token Distribution
A major component of the integration plan is the Glacier Airdrop, scheduled for the last quarter of 2025. Initially set for an earlier date, the airdrop will distribute Midnight tokens to users across multiple blockchains, including XRP holders.
These tokens will be used in Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight. This initiative aims to attract XRP holders to Cardano’s ecosystem, creating new opportunities for token distribution and fostering cross-chain adoption. The Glacier Airdrop aligns with Cardano’s long-term strategy of building a multi-chain environment, integrating various blockchains and their assets.
Integration of XRP with Lace Wallet
Meanwhile, Cardano’s Lace wallet is also moving towards supporting XRP. This update will follow the April 2025 addition of Bitcoin support in Lace version 1.22. With the upcoming version, users can manage XRP alongside other digital assets, including ADA.
This integration represents a significant step towards making Cardano a more comprehensive platform for managing assets across blockchains. The expansion of Lace’s functionality is part of a broader effort to make Cardano more accessible to users of other major cryptos, especially XRP.
Cardano Exploring XRP DeFi and RLUSD Stablecoin
Hoskinson also confirmed that Cardano is exploring ways to bring XRP into its DeFi space. The initial focus is on developing cross-chain liquidity pools and decentralized exchanges that utilize XRP’s low transaction fees and fast processing times.
Additionally, discussions are ongoing between Cardano and Ripple to bring RLUSD, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, to Cardano’s network. Though no final decisions have been made, both sides see potential in the collaboration, which could enhance Cardano’s DeFi offerings and expand RLUSD’s user base.
Hoskinson earlier speculated that the growth of Cardano over the next five years would largely stem from its collaboration with XRP and Bitcoin. He emphasized that this potential growth could be realized if the Cardano team continues integrating these assets.
Hoskinson further suggested that supporting both Bitcoin and XRP projects would benefit Cardano significantly. He highlighted that such efforts could potentially boost Cardano’s total value locked (TVL), possibly surpassing the combined TVL of Solana and Ethereum.
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