$XRP The XRPL EVM Sidechain Testnet is now available on Leap Wallet, which means users can now try out Ethereum-like features on the XRP network. The testnet enables users to receive and send tokens, check prices, and access decentralized applications (dApps) on the XRP network. The users can do this using Leap Wallet, a multichain wallet that supports more than 200 chains. This is an achievement because XRP, known for its fast and cheap transactions, hasn’t been able to use Ethereum’s features like smart contracts until now. The XRPL EVM Sidechain is a solution to this issue. It allows users of XRP to access Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM), thereby being capable of interacting with Ether applications and smart contracts. This creates a whole new world of possibilities for XRP holders. They can now use their tokens on decentralized finance platforms, trade tokens, and even NFTs.

Additionally, the XRPL EVM Sidechain also utilizes Cosmos technology to enable simpler connectivity of XRP with other blockchains. This allows XRP to interface with more than 70 various blockchain networks, therefore providing more liquidity and more opportunities for users. Moreover, it alters the game for the XRP ecosystem, particularly because it makes XRP more valuable across various blockchains, and not just within its own. The full mainnet launch is expected in the second quarter of 2025, but for now, users can access the testnet to start experimenting with the new features.