- Cardano’s Midnight protocol will airdrop tokens to XRP holders as part of its multi-chain distribution across 37 million wallets.
- Lace Wallet’s new support for XRP expands Cardano’s multi-chain capabilities and improves interoperability across blockchains.
- Hoskinson confirmed ongoing talks with Ripple, aiming to bring RLUSD stablecoin support to Cardano’s ecosystem.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has confirmed the inclusion of XRP Ledger in the upcoming multi-chain airdrop event tied to the Midnight protocol. This major development signals a shift in Cardano’s approach toward XRP integration after previous tensions between both communities.
The event, officially branded as “Glacier Drop,” was announced at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. It will involve the distribution of NIGHT governance tokens and DUST privacy tokens to users across nearly 37 million blockchain wallets. Notably, only individual retail users will be eligible for the airdrop, excluding institutions.
XRP Ledger Becomes Eligible for Token Distribution
Among the targeted networks, the XRP Ledger stands out as a new addition. XRP holders will qualify for the airdrop if their assets are stored in supported wallets. This is seen as a significant step in bridging Cardano’s privacy-focused infrastructure with Ripple’s widely used blockchain.
In a separate move, Input Output’s Lace Wallet, the official Cardano lightweight wallet, has expanded its support to include XRP. The multi-chain wallet had previously integrated Bitcoin and now continues its expansion to accommodate XRP, aligning with the growing collaboration between Cardano and Ripple’s ecosystem.
Ripple’s Real USD Stablecoin Attracts Interest from Cardano
Hoskinson has also praised Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, also known as Real USD. Originally built on Ethereum and XRP Ledger, the stablecoin may soon find its way into Cardano. Discussions between the Cardano and Ripple teams suggest future cross-platform compatibility and integration.
In recent months, the Cardano ecosystem has shown signs of deeper integration with XRP. In February, a bridge supporting native XRP transactions launched through Wanchain. Additionally, Hoskinson previously highlighted the potential of Cardano to offer XRP advanced decentralized finance tools.
