Evernode, a Layer 2 platform for the XRP Ledger ecosystem, has provided updates on its progress towards launch. The platform brings smart contracts via Hooks to the ecosystem and has tentatively scheduled the audit of the Hooks V3 testnet to begin in mid-August. However, Evernode is still waiting for paperwork and funds from Ripple to confirm.

The XRP community is eagerly anticipating the launch of Evernode, which plans to airdrop its proposed native token, Evers, to XRP holders following the protocol's launch. Additionally, RippleX has announced applications for the XRP Ledger Campus Ambassador program, which offers students an opportunity to engage in blockchain technology and contribute to the Web3 ecosystem.