XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […]
The XRP Ledger is approaching an Oct. 23 software upgrade, fixCleanup3_4_0, that patches a security flaw allowing certain authorized accounts to create tokens instead of destroying them. Separately, the ledger's long-awaited native lending system remains stalled because validator votes have fallen short of the threshold needed for activation. The patch is a routine but meaningful security fix, while the delayed lending feature leaves a key growth catalyst unresolved, so the net effect on XRP price is likely limited for now.