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Ripple Engineer Outlines XRPL Lending Protocol, With Validator Vote Expected in Late January

Single-asset vaults would isolate risk to fixed-term, fixed-rate loans for institutional use.

Overview

  • Edward Hennis described a protocol-native system on XRPL for underwritten credit with fixed terms and fixed rates.
  • Each loan would reside in a Single Asset Vault holding one asset such as XRP or RLUSD to segregate counterparty risk.
  • Pool admins would act as underwriters and operators of the vaults, while third-party platforms could build user interfaces on top.
  • Targeted uses include market-maker inventory and arbitrage funding, RLUSD pre-funding for instant merchant payouts, and short-duration working capital for fintech lenders.
  • XRP holders could lend into institutional credit facilities to earn yield, with relevant XRPL amendments expected to enter validator voting in late January.