- Ripple new stablecoin RLUSD enhances the XRP Ledger by increasing liquidity, supporting cross-border payments, and burning XRP through transaction fees, potentially boosting its value.
- Ripple CTO David Schwartz and crypto analyst Angelica Saldana agree that RLUSD complements XRP and expands the XRPL’s real-world use cases.
Ripple’s newly launched stablecoin, RLUSD, is already generating buzz in the crypto world — and according to Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz and crypto advocate Angelica Saldana, its impact on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could be massive. From fueling transaction fees to deepening liquidity and powering cross-border payments, RLUSD is doing more than just adding another digital dollar to the blockchain.
RLUSD Transactions Burn XRP, Boosting Its Value
One of the most compelling features of RLUSD is that every transaction using it on the XRPL requires XRP for gas fees — and those fees are burned. Saldana highlights that this mechanism reduces the total supply of XRP over time, adding a deflationary pressure that could enhance XRP’s long-term value.
The more RLUSD is used, the more XRP is burned — potentially creating upward price momentum as demand for the asset increases but supply shrinks. This link between stablecoin usage and XRP supply reduction is a unique economic model that could set XRPL apart.
Dogecoin Liquidity & Cross-Border Utility Get a Boost
Saldana also emphasized RLUSD’s role in increasing liquidity for both decentralized finance (DeFi) and global payments. By introducing a reliable, fiat-pegged asset, RLUSD provides stability that appeals to businesses and institutions. It acts as a facilitator for asset swaps, where Ripple often serves as the bridge currency, increasing transactional demand for XRP.
According to Saldana, this synergy could enhance XRPL’s attractiveness to fintechs and payment processors seeking efficiency and speed in cross-border settlements.
David Schwartz: RLUSD Expands XRPL’s Utility
In a video shared alongside Saldana’s post, Ripple CTO David Schwartz explained how RLUSD is designed to expand the XRPL’s use cases. While XRP continues to power Ripple’s payment rails, RLUSD is built to support tokenization, DeFi apps, and real-world finance solutions.
He also pointed out that RLUSD increases activity on XRPL’s decentralized exchange (DEX), where XRP plays a critical role through auto-bridging between assets — a function enhanced by the stablecoin’s inclusion.
RLUSD and XRP: Better Together
Both Saldana and Schwartz agree: RLUSD doesn’t replace XRP — it complements it. As stablecoin adoption grows, RLUSD could become a catalyst for broader XRP demand, higher transaction volumes, and increased real-world utility.
For XRP holders and XRPL developers, the stablecoin’s launch signals more than a new asset — it’s the start of a more dynamic and interoperable future for Ripple’s blockchain ecosystem.
