New institutional-grade features (MPT, Permissioned Domains, Lending Protocol, Confidential Transfers) are scaling use cases for tokenized assets, FX, and on-chain credit. Live tools like Credentials, Token Escrow, and Batch Transactions bring enterprise-grade compliance and automation to onchain workflows. The foundation for the next generation of blockchain-based financial infrastructure is being built, with XRP as the backbone. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has evolved into a high-performance blockchain for tokenized finance, with compliance tooling, real-time settlement, and asset-layer programmability now live on mainnet.
In parallel, XRP, the native digital asset powering the network, has seen a surge in both direct and indirect utility. This latest Institutional DeFi update lays out how core features are being adopted, how XRP is used to facilitate key institutional workflows, and where the roadmap is headed next. With native onchain privacy, permissioned markets, and institutional lending set to go live in the coming months, XRPL is positioning itself not just as a chain for tokenization, but as an end-to-end operating system for real-world finance. At the heart of every institutional use case is XRP.
Its impact spans both direct and indirect roles. The direct impact is underlined by new features that drive transaction volume and attract asset issuance to XRPL, increasing demand for network resources (and therefore, XRP). The indirect impact we can also hone in on comes through how XRP is used in base-layer operations like reserve requirements, transaction fees (resulting in burning XRP), and bridging currency in FX and lending flows. XRPL’s heritage in payments continues to mature with new infrastructure upgrades.
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