Reports have revealed that XRP community commentator Versan Aljarrah claims XRP could establish a connection to gold without actually possessing bullion. Aljarrah suggests that XRP would primarily facilitate the movement of gold-backed stablecoins across the XRP Ledger.
The commentator contends that this function would provide XRP a “synthetic link” to tokenized assets such as gold and oil, even though XRP itself would not hold any actual gold reserves.
How XRP Connects to Gold Tokens
According to Aljarrah, XRP merely needs to enable the on-chain transfer of gold-pegged coins. As per reports, each gold token on the XRPL would symbolize one gram of actual gold. Custodians like MKS Pamp and Imperial Vaults would safeguard the physical bars.
XRP would then provide liquidity and facilitate trades on the ledger’s integrated exchange. Aljarrah perceives this arrangement as a means for the altcoin to maintain relevance in global finance.
$XRP does not require backing by gold. It just needs to facilitate its movement.
When gold-pegged stablecoins operate on $XRPL, XRP bridges the gap.
By doing so, it becomes synthetically associated with gold, oil, and every asset they tokenize. pic.twitter.com/q0Ti2pQuDp
— Versan | Black Swan Capitalist (@VersanAljarrah) July 27, 2025
Meld Gold Takes the Lead
Meld Gold is the sole issuer currently on the verge of launching a gold token on the XRPL. Reports indicate that Meld intends to back every token with one gram of physical gold. The company states it will collaborate with prominent vault operators.
As of now, no other gold token initiatives, including PAX Gold (PAXG), have transitioned onto XRP’s network. Supporters are optimistic that additional issuers will follow suit once Meld validates the concept.
Technical and Regulatory Challenges
Reports emphasize that creating gold tokens involves more than merely coding. Each issuer must link its token to audits, legal agreements, and insured vaults. Additionally, XRP’s fixed supply and decentralized consensus mechanism complicate asset backing.
Matt Hamilton, a former Ripple developer, has asserted that the crypto asset cannot be backed by gold in a conventional manner. Analysts further note that its price is influenced by adoption, legal clarity, and market sentiment, rather than speculation.
Institutional Developments Remain Unseen
Meanwhile, Aljarrah indicates that prominent entities like JPMorgan, BlackRock, the Bank for International Settlements, and the IMF have made confidential plans to utilize XRP as a bridge. However, there is no public evidence to corroborate this assertion.
Most major asset managers have prioritized blockchains with clear regulations. Until the outcome of the Ripple-SEC lawsuit is determined, top institutions are likely to remain cautious. The result of that case could influence whether XRP is classified as a security, thereby impacting any tokenized assets on the XRPL.
According to analysis, a bridging role alone will not attach XRP’s price to the current gold rate of $2,950, as some in the community suggest. Instead, if gold-pegged tokens gain traction, the altcoin could experience increased trading volume and tighter spreads.
This might push its price upwards, yet it would still trade based on its own value as a liquidity tool for international payments.
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