Wrapped XRP (wXRP) is now live on Solana, opening decentralized finance access to holders of the $90 billion asset. The integration allows users to deploy XRP liquidity across DeFi protocols without exiting their original positions.
The launch was announced Friday, with wXRP issued via Hex Trust and enabled through LayerZero interoperability infrastructure. Each wXRP token is backed 1:1 by native XRP held in regulated custody, with minting and redemption tied directly to underlying deposits. The asset is now available across Solana-based applications including Jupiter, Meteora, Titan, and Phantom.
XRP is a digital asset native to the XRP Ledger, a decentralized public blockchain designed for fast, low-cost transactions.
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wXRP is live on Solana via @Hex_Trust and @LayerZero_Core, verify the token address on @tokens: https://t.co/1RaxyHAbMT
Can Wrapped XRP Expand Utility Beyond Payments?
The move reflects a broader shift toward cross-chain asset mobility. XRP has historically functioned as a payments-focused asset on the XRP Ledger, while Solana has positioned itself as a high-throughput platform for decentralized applications, including trading, lending, and liquidity provisioning.
Wrapped assets have become a standard mechanism for extending liquidity across ecosystems. Similar models, such as wrapped Bitcoin, have unlocked billions in DeFi participation by allowing otherwise siloed assets to interact with smart contract platforms. Data shows XRP’s market capitalization exceeds $90 billion, underscoring the scale of capital that could flow into new environments.
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“There’s growing demand to use XRP across the wider crypto ecosystem and institutions,” said Markus Infanger, senior vice president at RippleX, noting that the initiative aligns with broader efforts to provide regulated access to DeFi.
Hex Trust emphasized that custody remains segregated, with tokens issued or burned only when underlying XRP is deposited or redeemed.
Still, the integration highlights increasing convergence between traditionally distinct blockchain ecosystems. XRP holders can now access yield strategies and liquidity pools on Solana while maintaining exposure to the base asset, reducing friction between networks.
The next phase will depend on whether meaningful liquidity migrates into Solana-based protocols and whether additional chains, including Ethereum and Optimism, follow through on planned wXRP integrations.
