Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation to expand payment capabilities for XRP and RLUSD across AI-driven digital transactions. The move strengthens Ripple’s role in building payment infrastructure for automated online services. It also places the company among major technology, finance, and blockchain organizations supporting the x402 protocol.
Ripple Strengthens XRP and RLUSD Payment Infrastructure
Ripple became a Premier Member of the x402 Foundation as development around automated digital payments continues to expand. The membership supports broader adoption of XRP and RLUSD for machine-to-machine transactions. It also aligns Ripple with efforts to standardize internet-native payment systems.
The company continues building payment tools on the XRP Ledger for automated transaction processing. Those tools support the x402 protocol, which allows software agents to complete payments using XRP and RLUSD. As a result, developers gain additional options for integrating blockchain payments into digital services.
Ripple has steadily expanded its infrastructure during recent months through several related initiatives. In June, it introduced the XRPL AI Starter Kit to simplify automated payment development. The company also supported the launch of the XRPL AI Hub through Ripple-backed t54.ai alongside the XRPL Foundation.
The XRP Ledger has already recorded increasing activity following support for the x402 protocol. Earlier this month, the XRPL Foundation confirmed that the network surpassed one million agentic transactions. That milestone reflected growing developer activity and increasing use of automated payment workflows across the ecosystem.
Background developments also support Ripple’s broader payment strategy across blockchain infrastructure. The company has continued expanding enterprise payment solutions alongside stablecoin services through RLUSD. At the same time, XRP remains a core settlement asset within Ripple’s payment ecosystem.
Linux Foundation Launches X402 Foundation Under Open Governance
The Linux Foundation officially launched the x402 Foundation after Coinbase completed its contribution to the x402 protocol. The operational launch places protocol development under an open governance structure. That framework allows participating organizations to guide future technical improvements together.
The Foundation brings together technology companies, payment providers, financial institutions, and blockchain organizations. Premier members include Ripple, Coinbase, Circle, Google, Mastercard, Amazon Web Services, Visa, Stripe, Shopify, Cloudflare, Adyen, American Express, Fiserv, Monad Foundation, Solana Foundation, Stellar Development Foundation, and MoonPay. Their participation supports collaborative protocol development across multiple industries.
General members include Injective, Near Foundation, Polygon Labs, and World Liberty Financial. Associate members include the Cardano Foundation, Casper, the BSV Association, the Japanese Contents Blockchain Initiative, and OMA3. Together, these organizations broaden participation across blockchain ecosystems and technology sectors.
The x402 protocol aims to simplify native internet payments between software services and applications. Open governance allows participating members to contribute technical standards and implementation improvements. This structure also encourages wider compatibility across payment networks and blockchain platforms.
Ripple’s participation adds another payment-focused blockchain network to the Foundation’s growing membership. The company continues expanding real-world payment applications through XRP and RLUSD across multiple initiatives. Meanwhile, the Foundation provides a shared environment for advancing internet payment standards through collaborative development.
