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XRP Ledger Launches EVM-Compatible Sidechain, Boosts DeFi

7/1/2025

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The XRP Ledger (XRPL) introduced its EVM-compatible sidechain on June 30, 2025, enabling Ethereum-style smart contracts.
Developers can utilize Solidity and tools like MetaMask to create decentralized applications (dApps) efficiently.
The sidechain processes 1,000 transactions per second and connects to over 80 blockchains through the Axelar bridge.
This advancement boosts XRPL's DeFi capabilities, facilitating lending, tokenization, and cross-chain interactions, solidifying XRP's role in decentralized finance.

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Story summary

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) introduced its EVM-compatible sidechain on June 30, 2025, enabling Ethereum-style smart contracts.
Developers can utilize Solidity and tools like MetaMask to create decentralized applications (dApps) efficiently.
The sidechain processes 1,000 transactions per second and connects to over 80 blockchains through the Axelar bridge.
This advancement boosts XRPL's DeFi capabilities, facilitating lending, tokenization, and cross-chain interactions, solidifying XRP's role in decentralized finance.