Ripple is taking significant steps to enhance the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by adding smart contract functionality and developing an EVM-compatible sidechain. These innovations aim to broaden XRPL’s use cases, attract more developers, and pave the way for a thriving DeFi ecosystem. Learn how Ripple’s latest moves could transform the future of XRPL and decentralized applications. Ripple's Plan to Enhance XRP Ledger (XRPL) On September 2, 2024, Ripple announced its plan to introduce smart contract functionality and an XRPL EVM sidechain to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The XRP Ledger is a decentralized blockchain network with XRP as its native currency, known ...