Discussions dominated the XRP and ADA community after Ripple released a video on tokenization, but starting with the Cardano logo.

Cardano and Ripple have long been teasing a partnership. Although none has materialized yet, a recent development has fueled optimism among enthusiasts that something may indeed be brewing.

Why Ripple’s Tokenization Video Is Trending

In a short video now trending on X, cross-border payment giant Ripple identified the opportunity that asset tokenization offers. It teased the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector as the next big thing amid growing adoption by financial industry players.

The one-minute video highlighted how bringing physical assets on-chain is slowly becoming an industry standard. It reduces bond issuance costs by 60% and accelerates settlements from days to seconds. Additionally, Ripple noted that the building momentum on RWA tokenization could see the sector manage over $18.9 trillion in tokenized assets by 2033.

While this looked like a regular clip officially promoting tokenization, the XRP and Cardano communities spotlighted a fine detail of the video. Ripple used Cardano’s logo at the start of the video, fueling optimism that something could be brewing between the two blockchain ecosystems.

Did Ripple Just Confirm a Cardano Partnership?

A few years back, a partnership between Cardano and Ripple would have seemed illusive. Founder Charles Hoskinson was once critical of the XRP ecosystem and engaged in a slugfest with its community over allegations connected with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Ripple in 2020.

Although Hoskinson later apologized, Cardano’s relationship with Ripple has generally been mild. However, both parties have switched gears recently, with prospects of a possible partnership gaining momentum.

Yesterday’s video further fueled the speculations, with the Cardano logo’s appearance suggesting that Ripple may have confirmed an imminent collaboration. Moreover, George Tung, a prominent crypto pundit and owner of CryptoRus, shared this sentiment.

In a clip posted by Cardano bull Angry Crypto today, Tung noted that something is brewing between the two ecosystems. He mentioned in the podcast that the partnership may finally come to the limelight possibly this month or in May.

In the meantime, none of the chains have officially commented on the video or the timeline for the teased partnership, leaving the video’s meaning as mere speculation.