Welcome to the XRPL EVM Sidechain Documentation. This resource provides everything you need to get started with the high-performance, Ethereum-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK.

The XRPL EVM Sidechain is a standalone Layer 1 blockchain that supports Ethereum smart contracts and ERC-20 tokens with XRP as the native gas token. Built for speed, low costs, and developer accessibility, it offers a complete ecosystem for building decentralized applications.

Whether you are a user, developer, operator, or interested in cross-chain functionality for XRP, this documentation will guide you.

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If you are a **developer** looking how to BUIDL.
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For **node operators** and validators maintaining the network.
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Optional cross-chain connectivity when multi-chain functionality is needed.
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Start exploring and building on the XRPL EVM Sidechain now!