Ripple has officially announced plans to introduce smart contract capabilities on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) using a dual approach.
This development would mark an important milestone in the efforts to enhance the network’s programmability. Notably, despite being one of the oldest networks around, the XRPL does not feature smart contracts. Its closest rival, Stellar, enabled the functionality in February.
The XRPL community has been looking to introduce smart contracts through protocols such as Hooks. However, emerging concerns have hindered progress. Ripple, which plans to enable smart contracts through its EVM sidechain, has now announced a dual approach to reach the goal.
