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- XRP Ledger Expands Smart Contracts via evmOS
- Bridge with Axelar will allow the use of XRP as gas
Ripple’s blockchain network, the XRP Ledger, is preparing to launch an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain in Q2025, enabling the integration of Ethereum smart contracts with the XRPL. The announcement was made by Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz during the Apex XNUMX event in Singapore.
The sidechain development is being conducted in partnership with Peersyst, using evmOS as the software base. The proposal is to combine the reduced transaction costs of the XRP Ledger with the flexibility of Ethereum smart contracts, expanding the network's reach to developers who already operate with EVM standards.
💡 The one and only @JoelKatz and Ripple's @jazzicoop announced the XRPL EVM is going live Q2 at Apex featuring some DeFi apps like @StrobeFinance @vertex_protocol, @SecurdLabs and @squidrouter building on it 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EPhz1JcdiA
— Peersyst Technology (@Peersyst) June 11, 2025
The new sidechain is currently in the testing phase, running on the public testnet. The official mainnet launch is expected to take place after additional testing is completed and more validators are added. This is expected to happen in the second quarter of this year.
While the XRP Ledger has native smart contract functionality, it is not compatible with the EVM environment, which is widely used by developers to build decentralized applications (dApps). This limitation has been addressed by third-party solutions, such as integration with the Flare Network, which provides EVM support on a separate layer.
The new sidechain is designed to connect directly to the XRPL mainnet via a bridge, using Axelar’s infrastructure. This bridge will enable the movement of assets such as wrapped XRP, which will be used as the native gas token in sidechain transactions, facilitating interoperability between the two ecosystems.
With this expansion, the XRP Ledger seeks to position itself as a more accessible platform for Ethereum developers, while maintaining its optimized structure for fast payments and settlements. The strategy also reinforces Ripple’s presence in initiatives aimed at scalability and multichain compatibility within the cryptocurrency sector.
