Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, has predicted that XRP's decentralized finance (DeFi) sector could outpace Ethereum by 2027. Speaking during an X Spaces session, Hoskinson highlighted the potential for XRP's ecosystem to grow rapidly, particularly with the integration of cross-chain technologies and tax-efficient blockchain infrastructure. Currently, Ethereum leads the DeFi market with $42.58 billion in total value locked (TVL), while XRP Ledger holds $46 million. Hoskinson emphasized the role of Cardano’s blockchain bridge technology, which facilitates Bitcoin's participation in DeFi, as a key driver for XRP's growth. He believes this infrastructure could significantly boost DeFi activity on the XRP Ledger without requiring users to alter their holdings. Despite Ethereum's dominance, Hoskinson is committed to advancing XRP DeFi, aiming to introduce user-friendly protocols with higher yields. Additionally, Hoskinson praised Ripple executives for their cooperation during the Midnight airdrop, which benefited XRP holders. He noted Ripple's supportive role, particularly that of CTO Emeritus David Schwartz, in providing technical guidance without seeking control over the project.