A new era of cross-chain DeFi is here—bringing Ethereum compatibility and smart contract programmability to the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
After years of development and testing in collaboration with Peersyst and the broader XRPL community, the XRPL EVM Sidechain has officially launched on mainnet. This milestone introduces general-purpose smart contract capabilities to one of the most secure and scalable blockchain ecosystems. Developers can now deploy EVM-compatible dApps while leveraging XRPL’s liquidity and 12+ years of operational stability.
Why Developers Need EVM Compatibility
- Expand XRPL’s utility for DeFi, tokenization, and payments.
- Port existing Ethereum dApps with minimal changes.
- Access XRP’s liquidity for cross-chain applications.
"The XRPL EVM Sidechain extends the ecosystem’s capabilities without compromising the XRPL’s core reliability." — David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple
"This is Day 1 of XRP’s multichain future—interoperability and programmability at scale." — Ferran Prat, CEO of Peersyst
What Is the XRPL EVM Sidechain?
The XRPL EVM Sidechain is a high-performance, interoperable blockchain connected to the XRP Ledger via an Axelar bridge, enabling:
- Ethereum compatibility (Solidity, MetaMask, Hardhat).
- XRP as the native gas token.
- 1,000+ TPS throughput with low fees.
Key Features
✅ Scalability: Faster block times vs. Ethereum (~14 sec).
✅ Compliance-ready: Aligns with XRPL’s regulatory focus.
✅ Validator network: 25+ global validators ensure decentralization.
👉 Explore the XRPL EVM Sidechain
Why This Launch Matters
The sidechain eliminates the trade-off between EVM compatibility and XRPL advantages:
- Build on Ethereum’s tools while accessing XRPL’s 6M+ wallets.
- Bridge assets seamlessly via Axelar and Squid.
- Target institutional use cases with compliance-friendly infrastructure.
Developer Opportunities
Already Building on XRPL EVM?
- DeFi protocols: Strobe (lending), Vertex (derivatives).
- Infrastructure: Band Protocol (oracles), Grove (RPC endpoints).
Getting Started
- Documentation: XRPL EVM Docs.
- Public RPC: Use Grove’s endpoints.
- Explore dApps: Ecosystem Portal.
FAQ
Q: How is XRP used on the sidechain?
A: XRP serves as the gas token for transactions.
Q: Is the sidechain fully decentralized?
A: Yes, with 25+ validators and PoA consensus.
Q: Can I port my Ethereum dApp?
A: Absolutely—Solidity contracts are fully compatible.
Q: What’s next for XRPL EVM?
A: Wormhole integration for multichain interoperability.
The XRPL EVM Sidechain unlocks programmability for XRP—powering the next wave of cross-chain innovation.