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Ripple Announces Smart Contracts on XRP Ledger Mainnet

Ripple Announces Smart Contracts on XRP Ledger Mainnet

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago


  1. Dual Advancements in Programmability
  2. Enhancing Mainnet Functionality
  3. XRPL EVM Sidechain Development
  4. Ripple announced the introduction of smart contracts on the XRP Ledger mainnet. This move will expand the blockchain's capabilities to include features for NFTs, automated market makers (AMMs), and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

    Dual Advancements in Programmability

    Enhancements to the XRP Ledger's programmability will come through two key developments: 1. **Native Smart Contracts on XRP Ledger Mainnet**: Currently in the research phase, this upgrade will enable smart contract functionality directly on the mainnet. This addition will allow developers to create custom solutions without requiring broad community consensus or changes to the core network. 2. **XRPL EVM Sidechain**: Slated for deployment in the coming months, this sidechain will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP ecosystem, allowing developers to use familiar Ethereum tools and programming languages to build applications on the XRP Ledger.

    Enhancing Mainnet Functionality

    The introduction of smart contracts will allow developers to: * **Create Custom Solutions**: The new smart contract capabilities will enable bespoke functionalities that cater to specific business needs without impacting the broader network. * **Improve Efficiency**: By integrating smart contracts directly into the mainnet, Ripple aims to enhance the speed and cost-effectiveness of transactions, making the ledger more attractive for a variety of applications. Existing smart contract standards, such as Hooks from XRPL Labs, will serve as the foundation for this development, allowing developers to leverage the XRP Ledger’s core strengths while creating tailored smart contract solutions.

    XRPL EVM Sidechain Development

    In collaboration with Peersyst, the XRPL EVM Sidechain brings Ethereum compatibility to the XRP ecosystem. This sidechain will allow developers to use Ethereum’s tools and languages to build and deploy smart contracts. A key feature of this sidechain is its ability to connect with over 55 other blockchains through the Axelar bridge. This cross-chain functionality will enable transactions and interactions between the XRPL EVM Sidechain, the XRP Ledger, and other blockchain networks. Wrapped XRP (eXRP) will act as the native asset and gas token on the sidechain, ensuring secure and efficient cross-chain transactions.

    Ripple's advancements are expected to significantly impact the cryptocurrency market in 2025. The introduction of smart contracts and the XRPL EVM Sidechain will address the needs of both institutional DeFi users and developers, offering more tailored and innovative solutions.

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