How to set up an XRPL EVM Wallet (Mobile or Desktop)

Follow this step-by-step guide for setting up an XRPL EVM wallet and all of the info you need to know.

How to set up an XRPL EVM Wallet (Mobile or Desktop)
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How to Set Up an XRPL EVM Wallet (Mobile or Desktop)

2025-06-30
How to Set Up an XRPL EVM Wallet (Mobile or Desktop)

Your XRPL EVM Wallet Setup Guide

The XRPL EVM is a new Ethereum-compatible sidechain for the XRP Ledger. It brings smart contracts and EVM-based apps to the XRP ecosystem - opening the door to DeFi, NFTs and more.

If you’re interested in exploring the apps being built on XRPL EVM, you’ll need a self-custody EVM wallet to get started.

This guide will walk you through:

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What EVM wallets are
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Why XRPL EVM needs its own wallet
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How to set one up on desktop or mobile

What is an EVM Wallet?

EVM wallets - like MetaMask - are built to support Ethereum-style blockchains. These wallets use Ethereum-compatible address formats and signing methods, making them ideal for accessing dApps and smart contracts on the XRPL EVM sidechain.

With an EVM wallet, you can:

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Send and receive XRP on XRPL EVM (eXRP) and other tokens
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Use smart contracts and DeFi apps built on XRPL EVM
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Connect to dApps like Squid for seamless cross-chain swaps and bridging across XRPL EVM, XRPL, Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Bitcoin, and more

Choose Your Setup: Desktop or Mobile

If you're planning to explore XRPL EVM, you'll need a compatible wallet like MetaMask, available on both desktop and mobile.

We’ve created step-by-step setup guides to help you get started:

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How To Set Up MetaMask for XRPL EVM (Desktop Guide) →
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How To Set Up MetaMask for XRPL EVM (Mobile Guide) →

Why You Need Two Wallets

XRPL and XRPL EVM are separate networks and they don’t use the same wallet formats or infrastructure.

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Your XRPL wallet (like Crossmark or Xaman) is used to hold and manage XRP on the XRP Ledger mainnet.
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Your EVM wallet (like MetaMask) is used for smart contracts, dApps, and assets on XRPL EVM.

To fund your XRPL EVM account, we recommend bridging from the XRP Ledger mainnet - so you’ll also need an XRPL wallet. We suggest setting up both wallets side-by-side if you’re planning to bridge or explore the ecosystem fully.

Don’t have an XRPL wallet yet? Follow our guide: How to Set Up Your XRP Ledger Wallet (Mobile or Desktop) →