Speaking during a recent livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson answered questions about whether RLUSD would launch on Cardano by the end of the year. He explained that early discussions took place last year. Since then, engagement has progressed, though key strategic decisions depend on potential corporate developments around Circle. According to Hoskinson, the main factor influencing the RLUSD roadmap is speculation around the future of Circle.
He noted that negotiations are underway regarding the possible acquisition of Circle by Ripple for $11 billion. This potential acquisition could significantly change RLUSD’s integration plans. If RLUSD merges with Circle, the entire listing process and development path would need to be re-evaluated. Charles Hoskinson stated that the Cardano team has offered to support the integration of RLUSD into Cardano at no cost. He emphasized that XRP DeFi is seen as an important area, and stablecoins play a critical role in this ecosystem.
According to Hoskinson, the RLUSD team has expressed interest in principle, but noted that there are several technical and strategic details that need to be addressed before moving forward. These include determining whether RLUSD should be integrated via the zero-layer routing model that many projects are currently exploring, or whether a direct issuance model would be more appropriate.
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