XRPL EVM Is Live: This is how to get started ⚡️

Why This Launch Matters

The XRPL EVM Sidechain has officially launched on mainnet, unlocking a new era of interoperability and programmability for the XRP Ledger.

For years, the XRPL has been a cornerstone of blockchain-based payments—fast, efficient, and secure. But now, with the EVM Sidechain live, it expands far beyond payments. Developers can now deploy Solidity smart contracts directly on the XRPL EVM, bringing the entire EVM ecosystem—tools, libraries, and dApps—to the Ledger.

This isn’t just about Ethereum compatibility. The XRPL EVM is built using the Cosmos SDK and IBC, making it a first-of-its-kind bridge between three major blockchain universes: XRP, EVM, and Cosmos. Native XRP can now flow through Cosmos via IBC, and users and developers from Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems can tap into XRPL’s liquidity and infrastructure.

How to Get Started

Whether you're a MetaMask power user, a Cosmos native, or a long-time XRPL builder—getting started with the XRPL EVM is easy.

👜 Wallets Supported

You can access the XRPL EVM Sidechain with:

• MetaMask: This is the first time native XRP can be used in MetaMask, thanks to the XRPL EVM Sidechain. Please note that although the XRPL EVM is fully supported, the network may not be fully recognized for a few days until MetaMask rolls out an update that includes the necessary PR. Additionally, if you're using Cosmos-based tokens, make sure to adjust the number of decimals to 6 manually in the MetaMask asset settings.

• Keplr, Cosmostation, and Leap: Cosmos ecosystem also welcomes XRP and XRPL EVM Sidechain as it is a cosmos chain it has full compatibility with the cosmos ecosystem

👉 Visit our walkthrough to set everything up step-by-step: xrplevm.org/get-started-xrpl-evm#journey

🔁 How to Bridge to XRPL EVM

Depending on where you're coming from, here's how to onboard:

• From XRPL → XRPL EVM Use Squid Router to bridge XRP and get started on the EVM Sidechain.

• From Other EVM Chains → XRPL EVM Use Squid Router to swap assets like ETH, USDC, or WETH to XRP in the XRPL EVM

• From Cosmos Chains → XRPL EVM Use Skip Go for IBC-based asset transfers from Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, or others.

• Need Gas to Get Started? Gas.zip — allows to get up to 500$ worth of XRP on the XRPL EVM from virtually any asset on any other chain.

Ecosystem Highlights

Explore growing dApps across categories and check the ecosystem map at https://ecosystem.xrplevm.org/ — we already have 100+ top players building on XRPL EVM.

🧹 DeFi & DEXs

• Xrise – A cooperative DeFi ecosystem built on XRPL EVM with vote-escrow token mechanics → https://xrise33.com/

• Hammy Swap – The pioneer DEX on XRPL EVM, offering swaps and yield farming. → https://hammy.finance/

• Moai – Multi-chain DeFi protocols focused on real-world finance across the XRP ecosystem → https://xrplevm.moai-finance.xyz/liquidity

• Surge DEX – A Uniswap v3-style DEX with concentrated liquidity and multiple fee tiers → https://surge.syvlabs.io/#/swap

• Marsgate – XRPL EVM’s first DEX using Uniswap v3 technology.

• Strobe – A unified liquidity layer unlocking yield opportunities for XRP holders.

• Vertex – Cross-chain DEX supporting perps, spot, and money markets.

• MoreMarkets – An XRP-native platform to earn yield on your XRP -> https://www.moremarkets.xyz/

• Anodex – Unified swap and on/off-ramp interface across XRPL and EVM chains.

• Securd – Capital-protected platform offering DeFi yield through liquidity financing.

• Fomo.biz – An advanced launch and trading platform for meme coins and AI tooling.

• The Nexus Portal – Multi-dimensional DeFi platform with unique staking mechanics -> https://www.thenexusportal.io/

🎨 NFTs & Games

• NFT2Me – Create and launch NFT collections without coding → https://nfts2me.com/chain/xrpl-evm/

• Riddle.fun – The first meme token launchpad on XRPL EVM → https://rddl.fun/

• Mintiq Market – The first NFT marketplace live on XRPL EVM → https://mintiq.market/

• Walk It – A lifestyle app that rewards users for walking.

• AWPSwap – CS2 skin marketplace and community with XRPL EVM support.

🔄 Cross-Chain Swaps

• Osmosis – Leading Cosmos DEX now supporting XRPL EVM via IBC → https://app.osmosis.zone/

• Injective – Finance-focused L1 chain with seamless IBC integration → https://helixapp.com/

• Elys – A TradFi-meets-DeFi investing platform with multi-asset coverage → https://app.elys.network/

• Squid – Cross-chain routing engine for XRPL, EVM, and Cosmos → https://app.squidrouter.com/

• Skip Go – IBC-based bridging app for fast, permissionless transfers → https://go.skip.build/

📊 Analytics

• Range – Blockchain intelligence and security platform for developers → https://app.range.org/xrpl/general

🧱 Infrastructure

• Band Protocol – Secure and scalable cross-chain oracle for smart contracts → https://docs.xrplevm.org/pages/developers/use-oracle-data/band-protocol

• Grove – Decentralized infrastructure for fast and reliable RPC access.

• Goldsky - Realtime indexing platform with subgraphs and data streaming → https://docs.xrplevm.org/pages/developers/resources/indexer

🌐 IBC Channels Available

The XRPL EVM Sidechain is already connected to:

• Elys Network

• Injective

• Cosmos Hub

• Osmosis

• Noble

These connections enable seamless IBC asset transfers and cross-chain interoperability. This is made possible thanks to the XRPL EVM Sidechain being a Cosmos-based chain, which allows it to natively support IBC—the most battle-tested interoperability protocol in the industry. You can find all channel ID’s here: https://docs.xrplevm.org/pages/users/sending-through-ibc#channel-ids

What’s Next

The XRPL EVM ecosystem is just getting started. In just a few months, top-tier builders from Ethereum and Cosmos have begun building on XRPL EVM. If XRPL EVM captures just a fraction of what Arbitrum or Polygon achieved, it could represent billions in TVL and a new chapter for XRP.

With more dApps, bridges, and integrations on the horizon, this is the beginning of a new era for the XRP Ledger.

To stay updated:

• Follow @Peersyst on X

• Visit xrplevm.org for guides, updates, and ecosystem tools

• Track all the latest projects at our constantly evolving Ecosystem Page