The XRP Ledger XRPL is gearing up for a groundbreaking upgrade with the upcoming launch of its sidechain compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine EVM. Announced at the APEX 2025 conference in Singapore by Ripple’s product management director Jaazi Cooper and CTO David Schwartz, this development marks a pivotal moment for XRPL’s technology evolution. The anticipated debut on the mainnet is scheduled for the second quarter, signaling an exciting phase for XRP’s infrastructure. This addition could enhance interoperability with other blockchain systems, attracting more developers and projects to the XRP ecosystem. The sidechain’s launch represents a significant step in expanding the utility of XRP and its associated technologies, opening new pathways for decentralized applications.