The era of smart contracts on the XRP Ledger has arrived.

XRPL Labs has launched native smart contract functionality on AlphaNet, marking the first time the XRP Ledger has achieved Layer-1 on-chain computational capability. In simple terms, developers can now write smart contracts and dApps directly on XRP without having to migrate to other chains.

There are several highlights in this update:

Technical aspect: Supports multi-language development and on-chain ABIs, meaning cross-chain bridges, DeFi protocols, and NFT trading logic can all be deployed directly. The XRP Ledger has also achieved a 99.999% uptime record, so its stability is top-notch.

Application prospects: The first killer feature, “Smart Escrows,” is scheduled for release in Q1 2026. This functionality can be used in payment and asset custody scenarios.

From an ecosystem perspective, this is the final piece of the puzzle for XRP—upgrading from a payment tool to a complete smart contract platform. How does the market view this? XRP dropped 1.05% in the short term, but this kind of infrastructure upgrade is often a signal of long-term benefits.

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