XRPL EVM Sidechain is the most significant development for XRPL in years.

Why does it matter?
Because it unlocks XRP for DeFi, smart contracts, and the multichain world.

Let’s break down what’s been built, who’s joined, and what’s ahead 👇

Trusted Blockchain Validator & 

Proof-of-Stake chain service provider.

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To understand the value of the XRPL EVM Sidechain, look at how DeFi evolved:

• Ethereum → programmability
• Polygon & L2s → scalability
• Cosmos → interoperability

XRPL EVM combines all three pillars.

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That’s not a weakness - it’s an opportunity.

With regulatory clarity in the U.S. and beyond, Ripple’s partnerships growing, and builders paying attention...

We’re entering a new era for XRP - XRPFI.

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XRPL has long led blockchain payments - instant transactions, low fees, and a built-in DEX.

But in DeFi? It barely registered.

In 2024, XRPL's TVL was less than 0.05% of its market cap.

For comparison:
• Ethereum - ~20%
• Solana - ~10%