- XRP will be added to Cardano’s Lace wallet by late 2025, giving users native storage and transfer options.
- XRP wallets are eligible for NIGHT token airdrops in Cardano’s Midnight sidechain, with a dedicated team exploring new use cases.
- Hoskinson proposed a joint Cardano–XRP event to mend past rivalries and showcase blockchain collaboration.
Charles Hoskinson shook things up on August 22 with a surprise AMA, laying out fresh plans to bring Cardano and XRP closer than ever. After years of rivalry and community tension, he now seems focused on building bridges—rolling out wallet support, privacy integrations, and even a joint community event to align both ecosystems.
XRP Coming to Lace Wallet in 2025
One of the biggest reveals was that XRP will be integrated into Cardano’s official light wallet, Lace, before the end of 2025. That means users will be able to store, send, and receive XRP without relying on third-party apps. Hoskinson first teased this back in April but has now locked in a concrete timeline. He framed the move as part of Cardano’s multi-chain push, saying inclusivity and broader reach are the real goals. For XRP holders, it’s a direct entry into Cardano’s wallet ecosystem, making cross-chain use cases easier to tap.
XRP’s Role in Cardano’s Midnight Project
Hoskinson also pointed toward deeper XRP participation in Midnight, Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain. Over 2.21 million XRP wallets are eligible for airdrops, unlocking 2.6 billion NIGHT tokens. While he didn’t disclose how many have claimed so far, eligibility remains wide open. To support this, Cardano will form a dedicated XRP team within Midnight, exploring privacy-based commercial use cases. With 70,000+ users from multiple blockchains already claiming NIGHT, XRP’s inclusion adds fresh weight to the project and signals a more open, multi-chain approach.
Joint Event to Mend Community Rifts
Perhaps the most symbolic piece of Hoskinson’s plan is his proposal for a dedicated Cardano–XRP event. He suggested inviting pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton and other community leaders, framing it as a chance to close the chapter on years of hostility between the two camps. Between 2022 and 2024, the Cardano and XRP communities clashed repeatedly over ideology and direction. Hoskinson now wants to replace that rivalry with collaboration, using the event as a public show of unity.
Building Toward a Multi-Chain Future
The roadmap he outlined—wallet integration, Midnight collaboration, and shared events—reflects a shift toward cooperation in an industry that’s often tribal. For Cardano, embracing XRP strengthens its position as a serious multi-chain player. For XRP, it means direct involvement in some of Cardano’s most ambitious projects. If these plans stick, the partnership could set a new tone for cross-ecosystem work in crypto, proving that even past rivals can become partners.
