Popular XRP advocate and commentator, Eri, recently sparked a conversation on X (formerly Twitter) by claiming that XRP’s utility has shifted significantly. In her latest posts, she pointed out that XRP is becoming a more versatile asset beyond its traditional association with Ripple’s payment system.
Her views have drawn mixed reactions from the community, but they underscore a growing realisation: XRP is evolving fast, and its ecosystem is getting more layered.
Eri: XRP’s Use Case Has Outgrown Ripple
Eri emphasised that many top XRP influencers are beginning to focus less on Ripple-specific updates and more on XRP’s broader financial utility. According to her, introducing new blockchain integrations and technologies, particularly those involving stablecoins and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, played a central role in this shift.
She highlighted three key areas where XRP’s use case is changing fundamentally.
Gas Fee Token on EVM-Compatible Sidechains
One of the most notable changes is the emergence of Wrapped XRP (wXRP) as a gas token on EVM sidechains. This wrapped version of XRP mirrors the value of the original asset but is interoperable with EVM-based environments.
Just as Ethereum users pay transaction fees using ETH, users on EVM-compatible blockchains can now use wXRP to cover gas fees. This move enhances XRP’s utility outside of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), placing it in direct competition with other multi-chain assets and opening up access to a broader DeFi ecosystem.
The ability to use wXRP as a gas token underscores XRP’s integration into evolving blockchain infrastructure and increases its relevance in multichain environments.
Stablecoins Like RLUSD Are Boosting Institutional Demand
Another major factor driving XRP’s expansion is Ripple USD (RLUSD), a stablecoin launched by Ripple. Eri explained that RLUSD is pivotal in enhancing XRP’s appeal to institutions and decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms.
Institutions adopting RLUSD for cross-border transactions indirectly contribute to increased XRP utility. That’s because every transaction on Ripple’s payment infrastructure still relies on XRP to process fees, since RLUSD operates on the XRPL network.
With compliance-focused institutions more comfortable using stable assets like RLUSD, using XRP as a backend settlement mechanism gains momentum, especially in high-volume institutional corridors.
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On-Chain Yield Generation with Protocols Like MoreMarkets
According to Eri, perhaps the most groundbreaking evolution is the ability to generate passive yield directly on the XRP Ledger, without moving tokens to another blockchain.
As an example, she cited MoreMarkets, an upcoming DeFi protocol that is expected to launch this month. This platform will enable XRP holders to stake their assets and earn rewards natively on XRPL.
This development introduces a new use case for XRP—DeFi staking and yield farming, which could attract retail and institutional investors looking for utility and passive income without the friction of token bridging or custodial services.
While some XRP supporters continue to focus solely on Ripple’s legal and corporate milestones, the broader community is now recognizing the token’s expanding role in the blockchain space.
