• Ripple burned 64 RLUSD stablecoins as part of its beta testing, reinforcing its commitment to RLUSD’s launch.
• The RLUSD burn at RLUSD Treasury signals Ripple’s dedication to stablecoin market innovation.

Ripple just completed a crucial step in its stablecoin journey by burning 64 RLUSD coins at the RLUSD Treasury as part of its ongoing beta testing phase, according to Etherscan. This step signals another milestone as Ripple prepares to fully launch RLUSD by the end of 2024.

The RLUSD stablecoin is intended to work with, rather than replace, XRP. Ripple’s goal is to develop a prominent position in the highly competitive stablecoin industry, which is expected to reach $2.8 trillion by 2028.

Ripple’s burning of RLUSD tokens is not altogether novel. According to CNF, as part of its private beta testing, the firm burnt 185 RLUSD tokens in late August, leaving none in circulation.

This strategy demonstrates Ripple’s commitment to fine-tuning RLUSD before its public debut, ensuring that the stablecoin meets the highest standards of stability and performance. While beta testing is ongoing, Ripple has stated that the introduction of RLUSD is intended to complement XRP’s position in their ecosystem.

This approach matches Ripple’s overall goal of keeping XRP as a major component of its operations while exploring new prospects in the stablecoin space.

RLUSD’s Institutional Focus and Ripple Commitment to Scalability 

Furthermore, it is vital to remember that the RLUSD stablecoin will initially only be offered to institutional investors. As we previously noted, Ripple has stated that retail access to RLUSD will eventually be available, but only through intermediaries.

This staggered strategy shows that Ripple is focusing on laying a solid basis for RLUSD, confirming its scalability and security, before making it available to a larger audience.

Furthermore, the XRP Ledger trust line valued at $1 trillion for RLUSD demonstrates Ripple’s commitment to scalability and user trust, supporting their promise to create a stablecoin capable of handling large transaction volumes while providing a secure platform for users.

Meanwhile, XRP has suffered significant market hurdles. The cryptocurrency recently failed to maintain its position above $0.60, reversing all gains earned in the preceding 48 hours. Currently, XRP is trading around $0.5878.