Ripple Launches Ethereum-Compatible Sidechain for Q2 2025 Mainnet Debut

Ripple has announced a groundbreaking expansion into decentralized finance (DeFi) by launching its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain in the second quarter of 2025. This move, made official during the APEX 2025 conference in Singapore, will significantly boost Ripple’s presence in DeFi and mark a significant shift in the company’s strategic approach. The EVM compatibility enables developers to seamlessly deploy Ethereum-based smart contracts onto the XRP Ledger without modifications, unlocking new possibilities for DeFi applications such as liquidity pools, automated token swaps, and yield farming.