Trader Predicts What Will Happen If Hoskinson Integrates Ripple's RLUSD Into Cardano DeFi Ecosystem

A new chapter may be unfolding in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space as Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson signals a groundbreaking offer: full support for integrating Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, into the Cardano ecosystem, at no cost. 

The announcement, shared by crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader via X, is already sparking predictions of surging liquidity and growth for Cardano’s DeFi infrastructure.

Hoskinson’s Game-Changing Offer

In a video posted by Merlijn The Trader, Charles Hoskinson made a direct appeal to the XRP community, stating: “We’d like to find a path to bring RLUSD on Cardano. We will do the integration for free because we like the XRP community.” This unexpected overture comes as a surprise to many, considering the historically tense relationship between members of the XRP and Cardano communities.

Hoskinson’s gesture marks a significant shift in tone from competition to collaboration and underscores a broader movement within the blockchain sector to promote interoperability and shared innovation. By eliminating financial and technical barriers, the offer opens the door for swift and seamless integration of Ripple’s enterprise-grade stablecoin.

Massive offer from Cardano’s founder:

Integrate $RLUSD into the $ADA DeFi ecosystem at no cost.

This opens the door to:
– New LPs
– Extra yield
– Cross-chain DeFi plays

If this gets executed…
LPs flood in. TVL spikes. DeFi on @Cardano_CF levels up. pic.twitter.com/Z7ssSB5mCZ

— Merlijn The Trader (@MerlijnTrader) June 30, 2025

Why RLUSD Integration Matters

RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin launched in December 2024, is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and designed to meet both institutional compliance requirements and retail usability. Built for fast settlement and cross-chain functionality, RLUSD has already gained traction on the XRP Ledger and EVM-compatible blockchains.

Integrating RLUSD into Cardano’s native DeFi ecosystem would provide immediate access to reliable, stable liquidity, allowing users to participate in lending, yield farming, and decentralized trading without needing to exit the Cardano network. It would also create a bridge for XRP community members to explore DeFi opportunities within Cardano.

What the Integration Could Unlock

According to Merlijn The Trader, the potential impact is massive. He predicts that if RLUSD becomes operational on Cardano, the network will witness an influx of liquidity providers (LPs), a sharp increase in Total Value Locked (TVL), and a significant evolution of its DeFi ecosystem. “If this gets executed… LPs flood in. TVL spikes. DeFi on Cardano levels up,” Merlijn noted.

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This integration could be the catalyst Cardano needs to compete with other leading DeFi ecosystems. While Cardano is known for its strong academic and technical foundations, it has struggled to match Ethereum or Solana in DeFi activity. RLUSD could act as a key anchor asset, offering users low-risk yield opportunities and encouraging more cross-chain liquidity plays.

A Path Toward Cross-Chain Synergy

If realized, this integration would represent more than just a technical upgrade; it would signal a major milestone in blockchain cooperation. A free RLUSD integration would forge a direct connection between Ripple and Cardano, two of the most influential Layer 1 protocols in the crypto space.

Such synergy could help decentralize liquidity across networks and give rise to new multi-chain DeFi strategies, allowing users to access broader financial tools with lower friction and greater efficiency. It also highlights a growing maturity within the industry, where leaders like Hoskinson recognize the value of building bridges rather than walls.

Looking Ahead

While the integration remains in its proposal stage, the community response is already gaining momentum. Should Ripple respond positively, technical collaboration could begin sooner than expected, potentially altering the DeFi landscape in 2025 and beyond.

For now, both the Cardano and XRP communities and the broader crypto market are watching closely. The success of this initiative could signal the start of a new era in blockchain innovation: one powered not just by code, but by cooperation.

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