A leading figure in the crypto space has outlined how the tokenization strategy from Ripple could push XRP to a new all-time high.
In a detailed post on X, Austin King, co-founder of Omni Network, discussed how the XRP Ledger (XRPL) can capitalize on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to drive long-term growth.
Recall that Ripple CTO David Schwartz suggested in 2023 that the firm was pivoting to RWA tokenization, highlighting their desire to expand into the industry. Notably, Ripple acquired custody and tokenization firm Metaco in May 2023 to pursue this vision.
Interestingly, King’s recent disclosure suggests that combining Ripple’s institutional partnerships with blockchain-driven liquidity expansion could bolster XRP’s utility and demand, pushing it to a new ATH.
Tokenization is a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Opportunity
According to King, the tokenization potential within XRPL is massive, reaching into the trillions. However, he believes many people overlook how this could occur.
He explained that the XRP Ledger, despite being the third-largest crypto network, has yet to fully integrate into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Unlike Ripple’s success in onboarding financial institutions, there hasn’t been a dedicated effort to expand XRPL assets across multiple blockchain networks.
King’s Omni Network wants to fill this gap by linking XRPL’s tokenized assets to a broader on-chain economy. King revealed that RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin, has already added over $38 billion in liquidity across multiple networks on devnet.
He also pointed to Ondo Finance’s move to bring tokenized U.S. Treasury bills onto XRPL, a development expected to create a ripple effect across financial markets. Recall that last month, Ondo Finance brought its tokenized Treasury fund to the XRPL.
The Two-Part Strategy to Elevate XRP
King described a feedback loop that could bolster adoption in two parts. First, Ripple is helping banks tokenize assets like bonds and securities onto XRPL. Then, Omni Network ensures those tokenized assets flow across various blockchain ecosystems, increasing their accessibility.
Because there is a powerful feedback loop:
1) Offchain: Ripple helps banks tokenize assets from traditional finance on $XRP Ledger.
2) Onchain: @OmniFDN expands those tokenized assets across the onchain economy.This incentivizes more institutions to tokenize assets on $XRP. pic.twitter.com/Gvf3zGSacV
— Austin King (@0xASK) February 10, 2025
Notably, the model incentivizes more institutions to tokenize assets on XRPL, making XRP a major asset in the growing RWA market. King believes XRP’s role will expand as traditional finance integrates more blockchain-based assets. This is capable of pushing XRP price to greater heights.
Recent XRPL Developments Around Tokenization
Ripple is actively pursuing the tokenization industry. In June 2024, the company deepened its collaboration with Archax. This partnership looks to tokenize hundreds of millions of dollars in RWAs on the XRPL. Together, they launched the UK’s first tokenized money market fund on the XRPL last November.
In September 2024, Ripple introduced Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs), a new standard allowing easy tokenization of financial instruments like Treasury Bills. This will help the XRPL accommodate complex financial assets, making it attractive for institutions.
