In a surprising turn, Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson disclosed a "great conversation" with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse regarding integrating XRP into the Cardano ecosystem. This potential alliance could be a game-changer in the relationship between these blockchain giants, signaling a pivotal moment in the crypto space.
During a recent AMA session, Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano, made an announcement that shook the crypto universe: he revealed having an “excellent conversation” with Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, about a potential integration of the XRP token into the Cardano ecosystem.
This news comes as a surprise, as the relationship between Hoskinson and the XRP community has historically been marked by tensions. Indeed, the Cardano founder had repeatedly criticized personal attacks from certain XRP community members, particularly regarding the “ETHGate” conspiracy theory.
But things seem to have drastically changed in 2024. Hoskinson has not only chosen to ease conflicts, but he also recently declared himself in favor of integrating XRP into American strategic reserves. This strategic shift suggests new synergies between the two blockchain ecosystems.
One of the most striking elements of this new era of collaboration between Cardano and Ripple is the announcement of the XRP token implementation in Cardano’s multichain wallet, Lace. Initially designed to support ADA and BTC, Lace is taking a new step toward blockchain interoperability, a key issue for Web3 adoption.
Lace, the flagship wallet of the Cardano ecosystem developed by IOG, will add XRP support by the end of 2025. This integration goes far beyond a simple technical detail: it symbolizes a strategic alliance strengthening the resilience of both projects in an increasingly competitive Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem.
During his intervention, Hoskinson also hinted that a joint event could emerge, bringing together the Cardano and XRP communities. He mentioned the possibility of inviting John Deaton, an emblematic figure in the XRP community and an attorney committed to defending token holders, particularly during the SEC lawsuit.
In response to this suggestion, Deaton quickly reacted on X (formerly Twitter), stating that it would be “an honor and a pleasure” to attend. Such a meeting could become a powerful symbol of a new collaborative paradigm between blockchains historically perceived as competitors.
With this development, many crypto analysts see a potential win-win partnership:
For Cardano
For Ripple and XRP
In a context where interoperability has become a strategic priority for the survival and competitiveness of blockchains, the rapprochement between Cardano and XRP could be the prelude to other synergies across Web3. The integration of XRP into the Lace wallet is just the beginning. By choosing cooperation rather than confrontation, Hoskinson and Garlinghouse are sending a strong signal for the future of interoperable decentralized finance.
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Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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