Ripple has revealed a major pivot for the XRPL EVM Sidechain, opting to transition from the originally planned XLS38D bridge to the Axelar bridge.
XRPL EVM Sidechain to Launch This Year
This transition aligns with the company’s preparations for the eagerly awaited debut of the XRPL EVM Sidechain. As outlined in a recent press release, Ripple has disclosed that the planned pivot, in collaboration with Peersyst, is slated for later this year.
The choice to transition to Axelar is driven by the growing need for a streamlined and robust bridge solution. Ripple’s team has emphasized that the general trajectory of the blockchain industry inherently involves multi-chain ecosystems.
1/ Introducing the XRPL EVM Sidechain: We're excited to bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger, enhancing interoperability and unlocking new opportunities in DeFi and RWA. https://t.co/lenc4Bl9TZ
— RippleX 📍#XRPLApex (@RippleXDev) June 12, 2024
Ripple CTO David Schwartz spotlighted this development during the XRPL Apex summit. Peersyst has affirmed its dedication to executing this transition promptly, with the objective of launching the EVM Sidechain following the completion of Axelar Network integration.
A Pivot from XLS38D to Axelar Bridge
Although XLS38D was initially under consideration for the XRPL EVM Sidechain, its intricate token transfer process posed significant hurdles. By exclusively prioritizing Axelar, Ripple aims to streamline operations and mitigate these complexities. Ripple intends to assess adoption and engagement with XLS38D over the coming year, offering updates in response to community input.
The introduction of the XRPL EVM Sidechain opens up exciting prospects for developers in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the tokenization of real-world assets. This initiative aims to enhance the functionality and accessibility of the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
According to the press release, the integration of the XRPL EVM Sidechain with the mainnet will entail utilizing a bridge featuring wrapped XRP (eXRP) as the primary asset and gas token. This bridge is designed to facilitate seamless interoperability and optimize transaction processing between XRPL and the EVM Sidechain.
The XRPL EVM Sidechain will rely on Axelar as the sole bridge for acquiring eXRP from XRPL. Additionally, Axelar will facilitate the bridging of other tokens between the XRPL and more than 55 blockchains within its ecosystem. The decentralized architecture of Axelar’s bridge, overseen by a resilient network of validators, guarantees a secure and reliable infrastructure.
Peersyst CEO Ferran Prat emphasized Axelar’s preparedness and compatibility in facilitating the integration of eXRP into the XRPL EVM Sidechain. Presently, the Peersyst team is engaged in transitioning the primary bridge to Axelar for the devnet.
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