Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
In this episode of Onchain Economy, we’re joined by Robinson Burkey, Co-Founder of Wormhole, to explore why interoperability is the missing link in the next phase of blockchain adoption, and why the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is uniquely positioned to anchor institutional on-chain finance.
Wormhole connects more than 35 blockchains, enabling assets, data, and liquidity to move seamlessly across networks. Robinson explains how interoperability acts as a “translation layer” for blockchains, allowing previously siloed ecosystems to function as one connected financial system.
As institutional adoption accelerates and real-world assets (RWAs) move onchain, compliance, security, and cross-chain liquidity are becoming essential. XRPL’s regulatory focus, financial primitives, and enterprise-grade infrastructure make it a natural hub for institutions issuing tokenized assets, and Wormhole helps extend that reach across the broader multichain landscape.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What interoperability really means, and why it’s critical for scale
Why institutions need multichain infrastructure for tokenized assets
How XRPL’s compliance and financial focus make it a strong foundation for RWAs
How Wormhole connects XRPL to the broader on-chain economy
In this episode of Onchain Economy, we’re joined by Robinson Burkey, Co-Founder of Wormhole, to explore why interoperability is the missing link in the next phase of blockchain adoption, and why the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is uniquely positioned to anchor institutional on-chain finance.
Wormhole connects more than 35 blockchains, enabling assets, data, and liquidity to move seamlessly across networks. Robinson explains how interoperability acts as a “translation layer” for blockchains, allowing previously siloed ecosystems to function as one connected financial system.
As institutional adoption accelerates and real-world assets (RWAs) move onchain, compliance, security, and cross-chain liquidity are becoming essential. XRPL’s regulatory focus, financial primitives, and enterprise-grade infrastructure make it a natural hub for institutions issuing tokenized assets, and Wormhole helps extend that reach across the broader multichain landscape.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What interoperability really means, and why it’s critical for scale
Why institutions need multichain infrastructure for tokenized assets
How XRPL’s compliance and financial focus make it a strong foundation for RWAs
How Wormhole connects XRPL to the broader on-chain economy
