Why XRP and Chainlink Are Collaborating for the Future of Blockchain

• XRP and Chainlink are not rivals because they both provide different services within the blockchain industry.
• Ondo Finance demonstrates this by integrating it with XRP for payments and Chainlink to serve as data feeds.

Expert Ivo Knébl has recently clarified that XRP and Chainlink do not compete as they both contribute to building the blockchain infrastructure. XRP is another digital asset that is being designed and implemented by Ripple with the aim of effecting fast and cheap cross border payments. Chainlink aims to provide accurate data feeds for smart contracts across different platforms and networks.

He noted, Ripple’s XRP Ledger is ideal for payment settlements, while Chainlink gives reliable data feeds in the form of decentralized oracles. Their features are quite distinct to support different layers of blockchain, reducing direct rivalry.

In 2022, Chainlink collaborated with SWIFT and aimed at helping traditional banks integrate with blockchain for tokenized assets. Ripple, similarly, extended into the field of DeFi by introducing RLUSD stablecoin in 2025. Ripple integrated Chainlink oracles to enrich the accuracy of asset valuation, pointing at operational integration.

Mutual collaborations are not accidental. Both networks also know that the contemporary blockchain environment requires integrating settlement services and reliable data feeds. Their partnerships complement their ecosystems as they do not compete for business models.

Ondo Finance Strengthens the XRP and Chainlink Connection

Ondo Finance is an example of how XRP integrates with Chainlink. With its development of the tokenized U.S. Treasuries product OUSG on the XRP Ledger, Ondo made government bonds more widely available for institutions. In parallel, Ondo uses Chainlink’s oracles to obtain accurate asset price feeds.

This exemplifies the fact that while XRP is important, its position is very different from that of Chainlink. Ripple deals with payment and settlement layers, and Chainlink ensures that data accuracy is achieved to support tokenized finance. Ondo’s strategy is an example of how the industry is progressively moving towards selecting the best solution from each platform.

Ripple and Chainlink are also separately strengthening regulatory ties. Chainlink engaged in meetings with U.S. officials in 2025 to discuss blockchain’s future in finance. Through its mutual partner, Ondo Finance, Ripple was involved in the regulatory discussions between the company and the SEC regarding tokenized securities. Such development indicates that Ripple and Chainlink are pursuing individual objectives of regulation while working towards a compliant blockchain ecosystem. 

XRP Price Action Shows Continued Market Interest

Technical indicators suggest mixed momentum. The RSI is going down towards the midline, suggesting a slow-down momentum.

Long liquidations are increasing at a faster rate as compared to short ones, which means that bearish pressure is building up. Still, XRP is trading higher than the 100-day EMA, keeping the bulls in control of the asset.

The recent announcement that CME Group will contract for XRP futures on May 19 has also excited institutional investors. Coinbase’s registration with the CFTC for XRP futures indicates that XRP is gradually increasing the respect of professional traders. The short-term activity of XRP depends on the levels of $2.15 and $2.22, where bulls are expected to determine the market direction.