XRP Ledger validators need to update their systems soon, as a new version (3.1.3) is about to become active.
Summary
- XRPL version 3.1.3 includes the fixCleanup3_1_3 amendment, which is expected to activate on May 27.
- Validators running older software may face amendment blocking and lose normal transaction processing access.
- The update comes as crypto.news reports rising XRP Ledger activity and stronger spot XRP ETF inflows.
The update called fixCleanup3_1_3 is now active and will be fully implemented on May 27, 2026.
This release comes after the May 8th announcement of XRPL 3.1.3. The update simplifies things for network operators by automatically applying a key fix – they won’t need to vote on it. To benefit from the new network rules, operators simply need to update their software.
Validators face amendment blocking risk
Hussein Zangana, known as Vet on X, recently pointed out that after a network update, only about 40% of XRP network nodes had been updated. This is concerning because older, unupdated servers might become incompatible with the network once the update fully takes effect.
Amendment blocking is a built-in safety feature. When the XRP Ledger is updated with new rules, older software versions might not be able to interpret them correctly. To prevent errors and ensure data integrity, these older versions are automatically stopped from processing transactions and participating in the network’s consensus process.
The latest update, fixCleanup3_1_3, includes improvements for NFTs, Permissioned Domains, Vaults, and the Lending Protocol. It resolves an issue where old NFT offers weren’t being removed from the system. Now, when someone tries to accept an expired NFT offer, the system will automatically clear it out.
This update includes new security checks for authorized domains and withdrawals from vaults. Vault withdrawals will now adhere to the token limits set for the destination address. Additionally, the release corrects inaccuracies in loan data related to Loans, Loan Brokers, and Vaults.
XRP market activity adds attention
The upcoming deadline for validator approval coincides with a surge in activity on the XRP Ledger. According to crypto.news, the network saw a significant increase in transactions after XRP’s price briefly climbed above $1.54 – a level it hadn’t reached in two months. Data from Santiment showed a peak of 48,453 active addresses, the highest number since March 30th.
Demand for XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also increased recently. According to crypto.news, these ETFs saw $60.5 million in net inflows last week – the highest amount since late December 2025. This activity is highlighting the importance of a stable and dependable network, especially as those who maintain the XRP network, known as validators, work to meet the deadline for an upgrade scheduled for May 27th.
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2026-05-18 14:25