{"id":64789,"date":"2025-12-16T11:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ripple-expands-rlusd-stablecoin-to-ethereum-layer-2-networks-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:52:07","slug":"ripple-expands-rlusd-stablecoin-to-ethereum-layer-2-networks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ripple-expands-rlusd-stablecoin-to-ethereum-layer-2-networks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ripple expands RLUSD stablecoin to Ethereum layer 2 networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251216_1434_Ripples-Network-Expansion_simple_compose_01kck6bz9afk4bj5h82vtha9tt-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251216_1434_Ripples-Network-Expansion_simple_compose_01kck6bz9afk4bj5h82vtha9tt-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251216_1434_Ripples-Network-Expansion_simple_compose_01kck6bz9afk4bj5h82vtha9tt-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251216_1434_Ripples-Network-Expansion_simple_compose_01kck6bz9afk4bj5h82vtha9tt-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">The pilot includes Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain as part of a multichain expansion strategy.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">Further chain launches are planned next year, subject to regulatory approval in the US.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">RLUSD has a $1.3 billion market cap and is seeing growing retail adoption since its launch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">Ripple Labs is moving to broaden the reach of its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, by testing it across several Ethereum layer 2 blockchains as part of a new pilot programme.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ripple.com\/insights\/ripple-usd-rlusd-expands-to-l2s-with-wormhole-ntt-standard\/\">The expansion<\/a> comes as the company waits for regulatory clearance to move toward a wider rollout planned for next year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">By extending RLUSD beyond its initial launch environments, Ripple is positioning the stablecoin for deeper integration into decentralised finance and institutional blockchain use cases.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"780\">The pilot also reflects a broader industry shift toward multichain infrastructure, where stablecoins are expected to operate seamlessly across multiple networks rather than remain confined to a single ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"827\">Pilot targets Ethereum layer 2 ecosystems<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1109\">The pilot is being carried out in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ripple\/status\/2000566786035425363\">partnership with Wormhole<\/a>, a crosschain interoperability protocol that enables assets to move between blockchains.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1109\">Under the arrangement, RLUSD will be tested on Optimism, Base, Ink, which is an Ethereum layer 2 developed by Kraken, and Unichain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1391\">RLUSD was initially issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. Ripple has indicated that expanding to layer 2 networks is a necessary step to support scalability, efficiency, and interoperability as blockchain activity increasingly shifts to lower-cost environments built on Ethereum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1547\">The pilot phase is intended to evaluate how RLUSD functions across these networks before a broader launch, which remains dependent on regulatory approval.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1594\">Wormhole technology avoids wrapped assets<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1850\">A key technical aspect of the expansion is the use of Wormhole\u2019s Native Token Transfers standard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1850\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/wormhole\/status\/2000567871848714310\">According to Wormhole<\/a>, this approach allows RLUSD to move between blockchains as the same native asset rather than relying on wrapped or synthetic versions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2150\">In many multichain models, tokens are locked on one chain while a wrapped version is created on another, which can fragment liquidity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2150\">Wormhole\u2019s system is designed to maintain a single canonical version of RLUSD on each supported blockchain, with Ripple retaining control over the token contracts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2361\">This structure is intended to preserve liquidity and simplify crosschain usage, which is particularly relevant for stablecoins expected to support payments, decentralised finance, and institutional settlement.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"3007\">RLUSD growth and market position<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3242\">RLUSD was launched in December 2024 and currently has a market capitalisation of $1.3 billion, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/categories\/stablecoins\">according to CoinGecko data<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3242\">While it remains much smaller than established stablecoins, it has begun gaining traction among retail users.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3535\">By comparison, Tether\u2019s USDT has a market cap of $186 billion, Circle\u2019s USDC stands at $78 billion, and Sky Protocol\u2019s USDS holds $9.8 billion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3535\">RLUSD adoption has been supported by integrations with platforms such as Transak and increasing use across self-custodial wallets, including Xaman.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3727\">Ripple views stablecoins as a key bridge between decentralised finance and institutional adoption, with RLUSD positioned as a compliance-focused option within a growing multichain landscape.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/ripple-expands-rlusd-stablecoin-to-ethereum-layer-2-networks-2\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) The pilot includes Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain as part of a multichain expansion strategy. Further chain launches are planned next year, subject to regulatory approval in the US. 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