XRP Ledger Rolls Out Major Upgrade to Fix Manifest Flood Issue

What happened

XRP Ledger developers released an update that fixes a manifest flood that had affected nodes on Friday.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The fix restores normal node operation, preventing downtime and keeping transactions flowing smoothly, which is important for users and businesses that rely on the XRP Ledger for payments.

Analyst inference

Stable ledger performance supports confidence in XRP as a digital asset for cross‑border transfers, helping maintain its utility and attractiveness compared with other cryptocurrencies that may face network issues.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Watch whether nodes (computers that run the ledger) continue to report any performance problems after the upgrade, indicating the fix’s completeness. Proposed
2. Watch for any repeat of a manifest flood (an overload of transaction metadata) in the coming days, which would suggest the issue is not fully resolved. Proposed
3. Watch whether the ledger’s transaction speed (how quickly transactions are processed) returns to normal levels, signaling restored network health. Proposed

Affected assets

• XRP — XRP

Evidence

• u.today