Ripple said it plans to launch its RLUSD stablecoin on multiple Layer 2 blockchains next year, using Wormhole’s cross-chain infrastructure to support deployments on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. The company is currently testing RLUSD across these networks through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers standard, with full launches subject to regulatory approval.
RLUSD currently circulates on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum and has grown to a supply exceeding $1 billion since its launch last year. By extending to Layer 2 environments, Ripple is positioning the stablecoin to meet demand from decentralized finance applications while maintaining compliance features designed for institutional users.
The move aligns with Ripple’s broader effort to strengthen its regulatory footing and expand the role of XRPL-linked assets in institutional finance. Recent progress toward a national trust bank charter in the US could further differentiate RLUSD within an increasingly competitive stablecoin market focused on scalability, interoperability, and regulatory oversight.
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