The XRP Ledger is experiencing a surge in institutional activity as the value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on its network has ballooned to over $118 million—an astonishing leap from just $5 million at the beginning of 2025.
This 2,260% increase reflects the growing adoption of blockchain-based financial tools by major institutions seeking cost-effective and scalable solutions.
According to a joint report by Token Relations and Ripple, the surge in RWAs on XRPL includes assets such as tokenized U.S. Treasuries and real estate, signaling a clear shift toward mainstream usage of decentralized infrastructure. The broader XRPL ecosystem is also expanding rapidly, with decentralized finance (DeFi) activity climbing and daily transaction volumes now averaging nearly 1.8 million.
Low transaction fees—averaging fractions of a cent—have made XRPL attractive for stablecoin transfers and trading. Its DeFi total value locked (TVL) has jumped 57%, reaching $86.66 million, while stablecoins like RLUSD and USDC continue to gain ground. RLUSD alone boasts a market cap exceeding $65 million.
The ledger’s infrastructure continues to scale globally. It now runs on more than 900 nodes, with over 170 validators contributing to its decentralized consensus. Despite Ripple managing just 1% of these validators, XRPL maintains strong reliability and performance, supporting over 1,000 transactions per second.
Alexander Zdravkov
Reporter at Coindoo
Alexander Zdravkov is a person who always looks for the logic behind things. He is fluent in German and has more than 3 years of experience in the crypto space, where he skillfully identifies new trends in the world of digital currencies. Whether providing in-depth analysis or daily reports on all topics, his deep understanding and enthusiasm for what he does make him a valuable member of the team.
Source: https://coindoo.com/xrpl-sees-explosive-growth-in-tokenized-rwas-as-ripple-expands-global-reach/