The XRP Ledger is poised to release a significant update on December 3 aimed at resolving sporadic delays in ledger closures, an issue that has surfaced intermittently over recent weeks. Version 3.5.0 will introduce technical enhancements and bug fixes to bolster the network’s performance.
Scope of the December Update
According to XRP Ledger Operations, the forthcoming 3.5.0 version is designed to provide a long-term solution to the occasional slow ledger closures. Typically, new ledgers on the network are expected to close within a 3 to 5-second window, ensuring swift transaction confirmations.
XRPL version 3.5.0 will be released on December 3. The package includes only improvements and bug fixes, offering a permanent solution to the intermittently slow ledger closures.
The development team has reported positive results from temporary measures already in place, which have enhanced closure times and established continued network monitoring efforts. This initiative represents a step forward in enhancing the reliability of the XRP Ledger, widely utilized for crypto payment processing, tokenization applications, and stablecoin transfers.
Following October Disruptions
This update follows technical disruptions observed in October when certain ledgers closed slower than usual. On October 21, XRP Ledger Operations confirmed intermittent network slowdowns, and developers began working on a solution.
Subsequently, the team shared a proposed configuration update for the xrpld software, targeting network operators such as validators and infrastructure providers. An announcement on October 22 declared that the newly suggested configuration had addressed the sporadic slow ledger closures.
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Ongoing Monitoring and Security Efforts
Developers continue to work on a permanent software fix that does not rely on interim configuration changes. Thus, the December release is anticipated to provide a lasting resolution to the problem.
Temporary adjustments have improved closure times. We are monitoring the network closely.
Vet, one of the XRP Ledger validators, emphasized in a community statement that continuous oversight of the network is underway. Vet noted the intensive work being conducted in monitoring, information security, and engineering while engineers remain on alert for potential incidents.
As the update is rolled out, network operators’ transition to the new version will be closely observed. The 3.5.0 release aims to permanently rectify the performance issues brought to light over recent weeks.
