The XRP Ledger has released version 2.5.0 of its core software, “rippled,” introducing major protocol upgrades aimed at improving decentralized exchange (DEX) functionality, transaction control, and regulatory compliance.
RippleX, the development arm supporting XRPL, announced the update with seven proposed amendments that are now open for validator voting. In accordance with the XRPL’s amendment process, any new feature must secure over 80% support from trusted validators for two consecutive weeks to be activated.
Key Features in Version 2.5.0:
- TokenEscrow: Introduces escrow functionality for IOUs and other issued tokens, enabling new financial contracts and delayed settlements.
- Batch: Allows atomic execution of multiple grouped transactions, reducing latency and enabling more complex operations in a single ledger cycle.
- PermissionedDEX: Empowers decentralized exchange operators to restrict participation based on compliance requirements—supporting regulatory-aligned trading environments.
- AMMv1_3: Adds critical invariant checks to XRPL’s automated market maker module, reinforcing risk management across liquidity pools.
- EnforceNFTokenTrustlineV2: Prevents the unauthorized transfer of NFTs by requiring explicit trustline permissions before transactions are executed.
- PayChanCancelAfter: Fixes a vulnerability related to payment channels, ensuring expired channels can’t be inadvertently reactivated.
- Infrastructure Enhancements: Version 2.5.0 improves transaction relay performance, boosts network input/output efficiency, and increases the accuracy of multi-signature simulations.
RippleX also announced that XRPL Commons has been added as a new Bootstrap Cluster, further strengthening the network’s decentralization and resilience.
Validators are encouraged to upgrade immediately to prevent any potential disruptions. These changes collectively mark a significant step toward making the XRP Ledger more adaptable to enterprise-grade and DeFi-focused applications, while also accommodating evolving regulatory demands.
