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Ripple Brings RLUSD to 40+ Chains via Wormhole Native Transfers

Native Token Transfers let the dollar-backed coin move without wrapped versions, cutting custody layers to simplify cross-chain settlement for banks and payment providers.

Overview

  • Ripple integrated RLUSD with Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers, making the stablecoin natively available on more than 40 blockchain networks.
  • Native Token Transfers mean the same RLUSD asset can move between chains without creating wrapped copies, reducing operational custody and reconciliation steps.
  • Newly supported networks include Ethereum layer-2s such as Base, Ink, Optimism and Unichain, plus the XRP Ledger EVM sidechain for Ethereum-compatible developer tooling.
  • Ripple is pitching RLUSD for institutional uses including cross-border payments and 24/7 settlement, and has signaled partner support from payment networks and local Turkish exchanges.
  • Since its late-2024 launch RLUSD has grown to about $1.7 billion in market value, a scale that Ripple says enables broader on- and off-ramp, treasury and tokenization use cases.