
Separate chain
XRPL EVM sidechain
A separate chain that runs Ethereum-style contracts and uses XRP as gas. Not the XRP Ledger.
3 lessons10 minDifficulty Checked 2026-11-10The XRPL EVM sidechain is its own blockchain. It runs Solidity contracts, uses XRP to pay fees and has its own validators. XRP reaches it through a bridge. XRP Ledger amendments and rules do not apply there.
- Open the XRPL EVM explorer and compare a block with an XRP Ledger ledger.
- Add chain ID 1449000, the XRPL EVM Testnet, to an EVM wallet.