Just In: Ripple's XRPL EVM Sidechain Mainnet Has Officially Launched

Ripple has announced the launch of its long-anticipated XRPL EVM Sidechain on the mainnet. Key features include full EVM compatibility with tools such as Solidity, MetaMask, Hardhat, and more, PoA consensus with over 25 validators, a block time of 3.4 seconds, and over 1,000 TPS. XRP will serve as the native gas token, and the system will support smart contracts through the Ethereum Virtual Machine.

Ripple's CTO, David Schwartz, emphasized that the sidechain will provide a flexible environment for developers to deploy EVM-based applications, extending the capabilities of the ecosystem without altering the core reliability of the XRPL.