# XRPL EVM Sidechain

> Scalability & Compatibility for EVM with XRP

XRPL EVM Sidechain lets users deploy EVM smart contracts on the XRP Ledger ecosystem with fast, low-cost transactions.

XRPL EVM Sidechain helps developers run Ethereum-compatible smart contracts within the XRP Ledger ecosystem. It uses XRP for gas and connects via the Axelar bridge, offering low fees and fast block times. Built with the Cosmos SDK and secured by CometBFT, it supports common Ethereum tools and libraries for familiar development workflows.

- Type: Project
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2025-06-30
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/xrpl_evm_sidechain

## Products

- [XRPL EVM Sidechain](https://thegrid.id/profiles/xrpl_evm_sidechain): XRPL EVM Sidechain is an Ethereum-compatible blockchain built with the Cosmos SDK and CometBFT, enabling Solidity applications within the XRP Ledger ecosystem. It uses XRP for gas, connects to XRPL and other chains via Axelar and IBC, and delivers low fees with fast finality. (L2, Live, Main Product)
- [XRPL EVM Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/xrpl_evm_sidechain): Official web interface to view and search XRPL EVM Sidechain blocks, transactions, addresses, contracts, and network data; API docs are available for programmatic access. (Block Explorer, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.xrplevm.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.xrplevm.org)
- [Blog](https://www.xrplevm.org/blog)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://www.xrplevm.org/brand-kit)
- [Governance](https://github.com/xrplevm/governance)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/xrplevm)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/xrplevm)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/Peersyst)

## Relationships

- [XRP Ledger](https://thegrid.id/profiles/xrp_ledger): Parent organization
- [Ripple](https://thegrid.id/profiles/ripple): Parent organization

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