The XRP Ledger initiated a 14-day countdown to implement a significant infrastructure update after its latest patch secured validator approval. The amendment, known as fixCleanup3_2_0, received over 82% consensus, exceeding the protocol's 80% threshold needed for activation.
This update targets improvements in the ledger's management and security. Key changes include fixes to vulnerabilities in the permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) by correcting an invariant related to valid offer deletions. It also prevents permanent deletion of accounts from leaving residual data in the ledger, closing potential security gaps. Additional enhancements refine calculations for Single Asset Vaults and the native lending protocol under development.
Network Upgrade Adoption and Risks
While 29 validators voted in favor and only 6 opposed, signaling strong consensus among core nodes, many peripheral nodes are lagging. Approximately 57% of secondary nodes have yet to update their software. These outdated nodes face the risk of automatic blocking when the upgrade deadline passes in less than two weeks, which could cause partial network desynchronization.
The update is part of releasing version 3.2.0 of the network’s reference server software, marking a key phase in optimizing the XRP Ledger’s codebase. The amendment’s goal is to stabilize advanced algorithmic processes and ensure smoother ledger operations.
