XRP News Today: Ripple Partners with Wormhole to Boost XRPL Multichain Capabilities

Ripple has announced a significant partnership with Wormhole, a leading cross-chain interoperability protocol, to enhance the multichain capabilities of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This collaboration aims to provide developers and institutions with a more straightforward method to transfer tokens, share data, and issue assets across over 35 connected blockchain networks. The integration allows XRPL users to utilize cross-chain messaging and deploy multichain digital assets, thereby boosting the ledger's functionality and interoperability.

Wormhole’s platform, which already supports over 200 applications across dozens of chains, will now enable XRPL developers to transfer XRP, IOUs, and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) to and from other chains. Additionally, developers can interact with smart contracts outside XRPL by triggering messages and data between networks. This integration was confirmed by Ripple in a recent post, highlighting the strategic move to address the growing demand for digital assets and stablecoins that can seamlessly move across different blockchain networks.

Robinson Burkey, Co-Founder of the Wormhole Foundation, emphasized that this collaboration opens up new possibilities for XRPL. He noted that connecting XRPL to more chains through Wormhole helps break down barriers that often slow blockchain adoption, particularly in enterprise finance. David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, further stressed that true adoption depends on strong interoperability. He explained that tokens issued on XRPL will now have the flexibility to move across other blockchains while retaining their structure and control. Schwartz further stressed that this level of cross-chain access brings new options for developers building applications in payments, DeFi, and real-world asset tokenization.

This partnership underscores Ripple’s commitment to keeping XRPL open and flexible. The announcement comes as Ripple prepares to launch the XRPL EVM Sidechain on the mainnet in the second quarter of 2025. Built by Peersyst Technology in collaboration with Ripple and other blockchain firms, the sidechain brings Ethereum compatibility to XRPL, allowing developers to run Ethereum smart contracts and dApps on the network. Since launching its testnet on March 31, 2025, the sidechain has attracted over 87 new participants, including wallets, dApps, indexers, auditors, and other tools. The sidechain runs on Cosmos SDK and evmOS, offering fast transaction speeds, low costs, and support for tools like Metamask and Truffle. With Wormhole’s infrastructure, developers can now move assets between XRPL and other networks while triggering contract actions across chains.

The ultimate goal is to create a robust, multichain ecosystem ready to serve real-world finance. With Wormhole’s support, Ripple is equipping developers with the tools needed to build secure, scalable, and cross-chain applications on XRPL and its EVM Sidechain. This move is part of Ripple’s broader strategy to enhance the utility and adoption of XRPL in the blockchain ecosystem.