Ripple-Backed Epic Chain Unveils Game-Changing XRP-Powered RWA Tokenization Platform
Breaking the mold—again. Ripple's heavyweight partner Epic Chain just dropped a bombshell: an XRP-anchored real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform. Move over, legacy finance—this is where blockchain flexes its muscle.
Why it matters: Tokenizing RWAs isn't new, but slapping XRP's liquidity and speed onto the equation? That's a disruptor. Imagine commercial real estate, commodities, even fine art—fractionalized, traded 24/7, without the usual Wall Street gatekeepers taking their pound of flesh.
The tech play: Built on Epic Chain's enterprise-grade infrastructure, the platform promises sub-3-second settlement (eat your heart out, SWIFT) and compliance baked into the protocol. No more begging custodians for permission—just pure, unfiltered capital efficiency.
The cynical twist: Let's see how fast traditional finance 'discovers' this innovation—right after they finish shorting XRP and lobbying against it. Old habits die hard, but tech? Tech only accelerates.
Ripple Backs New Real-World Assets Platform
In a release, Epic Chain is positioning itself at the center of the real-world assets (RWAs) tokenization wave, building an XRP-native platform to bring real estate, credit, commodities, and collectibles onto the blockchain. With the global RWA market estimated at over $50 trillion, Epic Chain’s positioning could be transformational.
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Epic is currently valued at a modest $60 million FDV, and it trades on Binance, Bybit, and Kucoin, with further listings anticipated. Operating in over 150 countries, the project targets more than 100 million traders and is connected to over a million bank accounts, and has launched a $1 million adoption and liquidity program to drive global growth.
According to Route 2 FI, initially launched as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, Epic is now migrating to an EVM-compatible XRP Ledger sidechain, unlocking native liquidity and tighter integration with XRP infrastructure. This pivot strengthens settlement speed, scalability, and ensures Epic Chain remains aligned with Ripple’s long-term vision of enterprise-grade blockchain adoption.
One of the rare small-cap token survivors of multiple crypto market cycles, EPIC has transformed from a collectibles marketplace into a layer-2 RWA solution. Its integration with Ripple USD (RLUSD) allows native USD settlement, which is a critical feature for institutional yields, treasury management, and cross-border payments.
The Epic Chain pushes adoption through its “Epic One” VISA crypto card, offering up to 8% XRP cashback with no daily limits, spendable in over 180 countries. Meanwhile, its collectibles platform Fanable continues to attract thousands of users through licensed IP deals.
Epic Chain’s positioning at the intersection of RWA tokenization and XRP integration gives it strong potential despite the risk from its history of pivots and XRP’s slower corporate pace. For both retail adopters and institutional markets, Epic could serve as a gateway into the XRP economy.
XRP Ledger As Backbone For Next-Gen Real Estate Finance
Amid this bold move, the XRP Ledger is set to enable the tokenization of $228 trillion in institutional real estate to be brought on-chain through the XRP Ledger Asset Program on August 18th. According to the RealFI post on X, this breakthrough allows assets traditionally managed off-chain to be brought on-chain via the REAL Token, which signals a transformative shift in the global real estate market toward blockchain adoption.
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Furthermore, RealFi’s solution empowers organizations of all sizes to issue Real Estate Tokens directly on the XRP Ledger. By leveraging blockchain technology, RealFi ensures ultra-low transaction fees, fast settlement, and seamless integration with the XRP ecosystem.
