Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has outlined an ambitious vision to bridge Cardano’s ecosystem with Bitcoin and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), aiming to create synergies that could significantly elevate Cardano’s Total Value Locked (TVL).
In a recent interview with eToro analyst Sam North, Hoskinson addressed key shortcomings in the XRPL, particularly its limited smart contract capabilities. While Ripple’s ecosystem is well-capitalized, he noted that the XRPL’s technical limitations have constrained developer activity.
To address this, he proposed adding a computational layer to the ledger, potentially unlocking features like smart contracts and real-world asset (RWA) integration.
Hoskinson also revealed plans to integrate both XRP and Bitcoin into Midnight, Cardano’s privacy-focused blockchain. This, he said, would foster mutual benefits across the three ecosystems.
According to Hoskinson, these collaborative efforts could dramatically boost Cardano’s TVL—potentially surpassing the combined value locked on Ethereum and Solana by up to four times.
By targeting technical gaps in Bitcoin and XRPL while creating on-chain utility, Cardano is positioning itself at the intersection of interoperability and innovation in the crypto sector.
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Source: https://coindoo.com/cardano-founder-eyes-strategic-integration-with-bitcoin-and-xrp-ledger/