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Story: USDC on XRP Raises Questions as Stellar Maintains Lead in Stablecoin Adoption

By Pankaj K

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RLUSD Faces Adoption Challenges. Ripple introduced RLUSD as a native stablecoin on the XRP Ledger earlier this year, hoping to…

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USDC Integration May Not Directly Benefit XRP. While adding USDC to the XRP Ledger may increase the range of supported assets, it does not…

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Stellar Continues Steady Growth. Meanwhile, Stellar has been developing its stablecoin infrastructure since 2021, when it added…

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Broader Ecosystem Advantages. Stellar’s progress extends beyond stablecoin usage. Its Soroban smart contract platform is now…

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XRP Ledger’s Adoption Path Still Unclear. The XRP Ledger has the technical capability to support tokenized assets and stablecoins, but it…

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Comparisons Between the Networks. In comparing XRP and Stellar:

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Looking Ahead. The integration of USDC on XRP may help bring short-term liquidity and enable compatibility with…

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Ripple’s recent move to bring USDC to the XRP Ledger has raised new questions among analysts and developers about the long-term direction of the XRP ecosystem.

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In contrast, Stellar has already built a strong foundation for stablecoin use and real-world financial applications, leading many to view it as better positioned in the…

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Ripple introduced RLUSD as a native stablecoin on the XRP Ledger earlier this year, hoping to establish it as a foundation for payments and tokenized assets.

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Due to this underperformance, Ripple has opted to introduce USDC, a widely used dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Circle, as an alternative option on its network.

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While adding USDC to the XRP Ledger may increase the range of supported assets, it does not guarantee increased utility or demand for XRP itself.

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Additionally, USDC already operates on several established networks—including Ethereum, Solana, and Stellar—raising questions about how XRP will differentiate itself in this…

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Meanwhile, Stellar has been developing its stablecoin infrastructure since 2021, when it added support for USDC. The network has grown steadily, with:

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Merchant adoption in markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America

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