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Tech & Protocols · 1 min read

XRP Ledger Token-Permission Amendment Secures Validator Backing Ahead of Activation

A technical fix targeting XRP Ledger token permissions nears deployment after gaining approval from 33 of 35 trusted network validators.

Editorial oversight: Julian Mercer, Chief Editor
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$XRP $1.25 +0.0%

At a glance

What happened
An XRP Ledger token-permission amendment secured backing from 33 of 35 trusted validators ahead of Wednesday activation.
Why it matters
The change updates token-permission rules across the network, while separate restrictions on unapproved token holders remain pending.
Who is affected
XRP Ledger trusted validators and token issuers.
What's next
The amendment is scheduled for activation on Wednesday.
Primary source
thedefiant.io: XRP Ledger Token-Permission Fix Heads for Wednesday Activation

Key points

  • An XRP Ledger token-permission amendment reached 33 out of 35 trusted validator approvals 1.
  • The technical fix is scheduled for activation on Wednesday 1.
  • Separate network proposals to block unapproved token holders remain under review 1.

Validators on the XRP Ledger have signaled near-unanimous support for an amendment addressing token permissions, positioning the software update for scheduled activation on Wednesday 1.

According to technical tracking data, 33 of the network's 35 trusted validators have backed the measure 1. The pending amendment specifically targets token-permission functionality across the ledger 1. At the time of writing, native asset $XRP traded at $1.25 amid steady market conditions.

Governance and Secondary Proposals

While the primary permissioning update approaches deployment, network participants are also evaluating related governance measures 1. Distinct proposals designed to restrict unapproved token holders remain under active review across the developer and validator community 1.

The progress on token permissions follows broader ecosystem discussions around network functionality, where previous community initiatives have reviewed features such as zero-XRP wallets to streamline stablecoin payments and remedies for validator voting issues. With 33 trusted nodes voting in favor, the token-permission update remains on track to activate on Wednesday as review continues for the remaining token-holder restrictions 1.

Sources

  1. [1] XRP Ledger Token-Permission Fix Heads for Wednesday Activation — thedefiant.io, November 2, 2026

Written by Basis Desk's newsroom system from the primary sources above and machine-verified against them before publication. Market figures marked "at the time of writing" come from live exchange data. Report an error: corrections@basisdesk.news · corrections policy.

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