Key Highlights
- Ripple and Exodus have collaborated to add support for native XRP and RLUSD in the self-custodial wallet.
- The integration enables users to transfer, store, and exchange XRP natively on XRPL without requiring wrapping or bridging.
- The update also introduces native integration of RLUSD on the wallet platform.
Ripple has collaborated with Exodus Movement Inc, a US-based financial technology company, to expand native support for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ripple USD (RLUSD) within the self-custodial Exodus wallet.
The update, announced today, makes it easier for users to manage, send, and interact with XRP and RLUSD directly within Exodus while maintaining full self-custody.
XRP has continuously maintained its position as the most active asset in Exodus by user activity and swap volume. The integration allows users to manage and send XRP natively on the XRPL without depending on wrapped tokens or external bridges. It also introduces dedicated in-wallet support for RLUSD.
Partnership aims to expand self-custody utility
Lauren Berta, Stablecoin Product Lead at Ripple, shared insights on the integration, stating, “Digital assets are built for open ecosystems that put choice and control in the hands of users. Exodus is enhancing the self-custody experience for XRP, and the addition of RLUSD gives users even more flexibility in how they store and move value.”
This move indicates Ripple’s commitment to better accessibility and usability of the XRP Ledger for everyday users. With the Exodus partnership, Ripple offers XRPL functionality to a wider audience without compromising security or simplicity.
The update allows Exodus users to store, send, receive, and manage XRP and RLUSD directly from the wallet’s mobile and desktop platforms. Users also benefit from the faster transactions and lower fees associated with XRPL.
Exodus eyes deeper XRPL integration
Moreover, JP Richardson, CEO and co-founder of Exodus, highlighted the growing XRPL support with the integration, stating, “Expanding XRPL support means more ways to use XRP without sacrificing self-custody or the simplicity of the Exodus experience. XRP is already a top asset in our wallet, and partnering with Ripple is a natural next step in making it easier to use every day.”
Exodus plans to continue working with Ripple to explore additional features for XRPL and RLUSD within the wallet, including potential support for payments and other XRPL-based functions.
Expansion into tokenized bonds
A day ago, Ripple also announced a collaboration with Kyobo Life Insurance, one of South Korea’s largest life insurers. The partnership aims to explore tokenized government bond settlement using blockchain technology.Â
The collaboration intends to leverage Ripple Custody to allow secure, on-chain transactions for tokenized treasury bonds in a regulated institutional setting. Both parties will assess the technical and regulatory feasibility of replacing the traditional manual, fragmented bond settlement process with real-time on-chain execution.
Strategic significance
The integration comes amid growing demand for self-custody solutions, as both institutional and retail users seek more direct control over digital assets.
By adding XRP and RLUSD to Exodus, Ripple expands the reach of the XRPL ecosystem to the wallet’s user base while maintaining a non-custodial framework.
