Ripple CTO Confirms XRP Ledger’s EVM Sidechain Launch in Q2

Ripple''s Chief Technology Officer has officially announced the launch of an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain for the XRP Ledger, slated for Q2 2025. This move aims to bridge the gap between XRP''s native ecosystem and Ethereum''s smart contract capabilities—finally giving XRP holders something to do besides watching the price charts.

The EVM sidechain will enable developers to deploy Ethereum-compatible smart contracts on the XRP Ledger, potentially unlocking DeFi, NFTs, and other use cases that have so far eluded the network. Because what''s a blockchain without speculative JPEG trading and yield farming Ponzis?

Ripple''s timing is either impeccable or desperate—launching just as the SEC''s lawsuit dust settles and the crypto market flirts with new all-time highs. Will this finally justify XRP''s $30B market cap? Place your bets.