XRPL EVM Sidechain
Solidity contracts beside the XRP Ledger, with a separate validator and bridge history
XRPL EVM Sidechain is a separate smart contract network connected to the XRP Ledger. It launched publicly in June 2025 with bridged XRP for gas. Its development moved from an experimental witness bridge to Axelar, while its permissioned validator process and 2026 security changes require their own account.