The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to launch its first Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), XAO DAO, by the end of summer 2025. This initiative aims to enhance decentralized governance within the XRPL ecosystem, as stated in the source. The DAO will empower the community to participate in critical decisions and support blockchain adoption.
XAO DAO will utilize XRP for voting and governance, avoiding the volatility of new tokens. This approach prioritizes community engagement and the utility of XRP. The DAO plans to provide grants to developers, validators, and startups, fostering innovation.
The launch of XAO DAO coincides with recent developments in the XRPL ecosystem. In May 2025, StraitsX launched its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, on XRPL. In January 2025, Ripple's XRP Ledger partnered with Ondo Finance to bring a $185 million U.S. Treasury-backed token to XRPL.