RLUSD goes live on the XRPL EVM Sidechain, using Wormhole NTT for multichain transfers and XRP-based DeFi use cases.
The XRPL EVM Sidechain has gone live with Ripple USD, known as RLUSD, as Ripple expands its stablecoin across more blockchain networks.
The launch connects EVM tools with the XRP Ledger and supports wider use of XRP in DeFi.
RLUSD Goes Live On XRPL EVM Sidechain
The XRPL EVM Sidechain now supports RLUSD, adding Ripple’s stablecoin to an EVM-compatible network linked to XRP Ledger.
The move gives developers access to familiar Ethereum-based tools while staying connected to the XRPL ecosystem.
Ripple described the launch as part of RLUSD’s multichain expansion.
The stablecoin is being positioned for use across smart contract networks, where stable assets support trading, lending, payments, and settlement.
The XRPL EVM Sidechain is now live with Ripple USD $RLUSD.
A key part of RLUSD's multichain expansion, the XRPL EVM Sidechain combines compatibility with existing EVM developer tooling while remaining closely connected to the XRP Ledger, helping meet growing demand from… pic.twitter.com/2U235RPw4L
— RippleX (@RippleXDev) June 4, 2026
The sidechain is designed to help builders create applications with XRP and EVM tools. It also allows projects to work with assets linked to the XRP Ledger.
The launch comes as demand grows for stablecoins in decentralized finance.
RLUSD is expected to support activity across supported chains, while XRP can serve related market functions.
XRP Role Expands Across DeFi Use Cases
The addition of RLUSD creates more ways for XRP to be used with stablecoin-based applications.
XRP can support liquidity, swaps, collateral, payments, and settlement across connected environments.
This model gives users access to both a dollar-backed asset and XRP within smart contract apps.
It also gives developers more choices when building payment and trading tools. The XRP Ledger has long focused on payments and settlement.
The EVM Sidechain adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts, which are common across DeFi markets.
RLUSD availability may also support cross-chain liquidity. Stablecoins are often used as base assets in decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, and payment systems.
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Wormhole NTT Powers Multichain Movement
The RLUSD expansion is powered by Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers standard, also called NTT.
The standard allows tokens to move natively across supported chains. This approach differs from some wrapped asset models.
It is designed to keep token movement aligned across networks while supporting multichain access.
The use of Wormhole NTT helps RLUSD reach new environments without limiting activity to one chain.
It also supports a wider role for regulated stablecoins in blockchain finance.
With the XRPL EVM Sidechain live, RLUSD now has another route into smart contract ecosystems.
The rollout adds to Ripple’s effort to connect stablecoin payments, XRP liquidity, and multichain DeFi access.
