Technical analyst AllInCrypto (@RealAllinCrypto) shared a new video featuring comments from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. The clip provides a notable glimpse into how major assets, such as XRP, could gain new utility through cross-ecosystem DeFi.
The analyst’s post drew attention to Hoskinson’s focus on building channels that let value move between networks that lack native smart contract capabilities. This includes the XRP Ledger, which he placed alongside Bitcoin as a prime candidate for deeper integration with Cardano’s dApps.
Hoskinson discussed how tokens from various ecosystems can be integrated into applications that provide users with clear incentives. He said that users often stay inside ecosystems when those dApps meet their needs for yield and accessibility.
Cardano's Charles Hoskinson mentioned $BTC and the $XRP Ledger as networks that lack native smart contract capabilities that can benefit from interoperability with $ADA :"That opens up the channel for capital and people. But also you can do the same for the XRP ecosystem." pic.twitter.com/5uBNY78QBM
— ALLINCRYPTO (@RealAllinCrypto) December 7, 2025
XRP’s Position in the Plan
During the discussion, Hoskinson said that Cardano can support “Bitcoin DeFi” because it “opens up the channel for capital and people.” He added that developers can “do the same for the XRP ecosystem.” He grouped XRP with UTXO assets that “lack native smart contract capabilities,” which he sees as an opening for Cardano’s DeFi infrastructure to attract those holders.
XRP is in a strong position within this category due to its liquidity and established base of active users. Hoskinson stressed that holders of these assets “want to get a yield.” He sees these users as a key audience for developers.
By positioning XRP as a priority, he strengthens the connection between both networks and communities. It also indicates that Cardano’s growth plans involve more than internal scaling. They also aim to bring high-demand external assets onto the network.
Cardano’s Role With XRP in View
Hoskinson connected this opportunity to a broader strategy for ecosystem expansion. He highlighted hybrid dApps using Midnight, stating that the privacy angle can give Cardano developers an advantage because current DeFi lacks strong privacy features. Although he described improvements that directly benefit Cardano, he emphasizes the importance of integrating assets like XRP.
He outlined a plan to identify leading Cardano projects, improve their resources, and help teams strengthen operations. He highlighted the need to build a larger capital base “so that we can get XRP on the ledger” along with Bitcoin. This places XRP integration as a meaningful target rather than a secondary option.
Growing Access for Developers and Users
Hoskinson said frequent hackathons can accelerate progress. He pointed to Midnight’s growth and events, like Endmaker’s Berlin session, as examples.
He argued that bi-weekly hackathons can strengthen Cardano’s position and improve developer experience. This approach supports Cardano’s plan to expand DeFi access for external assets, giving XRP holders new options for liquidity and privacy-focused dApps.