Ripple is launching an EVM-compatible sidechain on XRPL in Q2 2025, integrating Ethereum smart contracts into the XRP ecosystem.
The move brings native Ethereum compatibility to XRPL, offering Solidity-based dApps, token swaps, liquidity pools, and yield farming with XRP's speed and low fees.
The XRPL EVM sidechain, running alongside the main XRP Ledger, has attracted 87 new projects, indicating traction beyond the XRP community.
A bridge facilitated by Axelar and Squid Router simplifies token transfers between XRPL mainnet and the new EVM sidechain.
Developers can utilize familiar Ethereum tools like Remix, Truffle, and MetaMask for deployment and benefit from Proof-of-Authority security and Cosmos interoperability.
The sidechain aims to enable core DeFi functionalities in the XRP ecosystem, potentially improving swaps' efficiency and reducing slippage.
Ripple's strategy focuses on maintaining XRPL mainnet performance for real-time settlement and low fees by moving complex smart contract operations to sidechains.
The imminent mainnet launch includes developer resources, testnet faucets, and bridge tools for a smooth transition to production.
Ripple aims to expedite XRPL adoption in DeFi, tokenization, and Web3 sectors by blending Ethereum's adaptability with XRPL's speed and scalability.
The news signals XRPL's progression toward broader utility and interoperability in the crypto space.