The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major clearing and settlement provider for financial markets, is broadening its tokenization initiative across multiple blockchain networks. This move has led market observers to discuss how the XRP Ledger could fit into evolving industry infrastructure, particularly as Solana gains attention as an integration partner.
DTCC’s broader multichain approach
DTCC delivers custody and asset servicing for approximately $114 trillion in securities worldwide. Its tokenization roadmap adopts a multichain strategy, with the organization already launching integrations with certain blockchains in October 2026 and plotting additional partnerships through 2027. Solana has been formally included among networks targeted for onboarding later next year, alongside other projects and private networks.
Jungle Inc, a well-known cryptocurrency commentator, stated that DTCC’s approach points to a gradual rollout spanning several blockchains, rather than designating a single dominant network. He emphasized the importance of viewing DTCC’s strategy as building multichain infrastructure able to accommodate future participants.
Jungle Inc underscored that, “A lot of XRP holders are disappointed that DTCC announced plans to bring tokenized securities to Solana instead of XRPL, but I think they’re missing the bigger picture. DTCC is building infrastructure that will support multiple networks.”
According to the timeline, Canton and a private Besu network were adopted in DTCC’s tokenization launch in October 2026. Stellar is scheduled for integration in the first half of 2027, while Solana and Circle’s Arc are set to join during the second half of that year.
| Network | Integration Date |
|---|---|
| Canton, Besu (private) | October 2026 |
| Stellar | H1 2027 |
| Solana, Circle’s Arc | H2 2027 |
Ripple’s role in DTCC tokenization discussions
Ripple, a technology firm focused on blockchain-based financial solutions, is already participating in DTCC’s tokenization working group. This consortium includes leading financial institutions such as BlackRock and JPMorgan, indicating Ripple’s ongoing presence in institutional dialogues about future digital asset infrastructure.
Jungle Inc clarified that while Ripple is actively involved in these discussions, DTCC has not confirmed the XRP Ledger as an integration partner. He also noted that the XRP Ledger currently supports institutional tokenization initiatives like Ondo’s tokenized US Treasury products, highlighting its existing technical capabilities.
For XRP holders, the fact that Solana is being integrated does not mean that other networks, such as XRPL, are excluded from DTCC’s institutional plans in the future.
Mini dictionary: DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation), a US-based financial services company, provides post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial industry.
Smart contract upgrades on the XRP Ledger
Jungle Inc identified advanced native programmability as a key area where the XRP Ledger could strengthen its appeal. Institutions often require specialized settlement rules, compliance tools, and automated processes. Although the XRP Ledger delivers some native capabilities, flexible smart contracts would further expand its use cases for complex financial instruments.
Within the XRP Ledger ecosystem, the EVM Sidechain, launched in June 2025, introduces Ethereum-compatible functionality. Meanwhile, Smart Escrows (XLS-100) and Native Smart Contracts (XLS-101) are still under development. A decision on native smart contracts is expected in the first six months of 2027, followed by new rounds of development and security review.
Mini dictionary: XRP Ledger EVM Sidechain allows projects to deploy Ethereum-compatible smart contracts on the XRP Ledger, bridging the gap between XRPL and the Ethereum ecosystem.
Competition among networks for institutional activity
Jungle Inc argued that DTCC’s integration of Solana does not constitute a setback for the XRP Ledger. Instead, he regards the move as a sign that institutional tokenization is spreading across multiple blockchains.
He stressed there has been no official announcement regarding a DTCC-XRPL integration and that continued smart contract development does not guarantee a future partnership.
While DTCC’s tokenization strategy is expanding, Jungle Inc stated that the XRP Ledger still has the opportunity to win a significant share of institutional adoption as the financial sector moves toward interconnected blockchain networks.
