# README

XRPL EVM Sidechain node

The XRP Ledger Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain is a fast and secure blockchain that brings web3 applications to the XRP Ledger community.

To learn how the XRPL EVM Sidechain works from a high-level perspective, go to the Protocol Overview section of the documentation.

Find all the documentation at docs.xrplevm.org. Head over there and check it out.

For prerequisites and detailed build instructions please read the Join the EVM Sidechian instructions.

Or check out the latest release.

The following chat channels and forums are great spots to ask questions about the XRPL EVM Sidechain:

Looking for a good place to start contributing? Check out some good first issues.

For additional instructions, standards and style guides, please refer to the Contributing document.