XRPL’s EVM-Compatible Sidechain To Launch In Q2

At the APEX 2025 conference, Ripple announced that the XRP Ledger’s EVM-compatible sidechain will officially launch in Q2 2025. This sidechain enables support for Ethereum-based apps and smart contracts, expanding XRPL’s capabilities. The testnet, live since early 2025, has seen rapid growth with 87 new entities joining the ecosystem—many with no prior XRP involvement. Once live, the sidechain will open up DeFi opportunities like smart contract usage and yield generation.

Source: Coindesk