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XRP Ledger Upgrades to v3.2.0: rippled Renamed "xrpld", Explained
Bottom line: a rename, and a tune-up for XRPL's newest features
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) upgraded to version 3.2.0 on June 15, 2026. The headline change: the reference server software has been renamed from "rippled" to "xrpld" (proposal XLS-0095). Alongside it, a bug-fix amendment called fixCleanup3_2_0 addresses precision and validation issues in some of XRPL's newer native features — Vaults, the Lending Protocol, permissioned DEXes, and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs).
Key points
- The reference server is renamed rippled → xrpld — it changes default config/database directory names and the version string reported over RPC.
- As of July 8, 2026, 89% of validators on the default Unique Node List (31 of 35) had upgraded to v3.2.0 — clearing the 80% threshold needed to activate the software update.
- Network-wide, only 43% of roughly 833 active nodes were running v3.2.0, with 51% still on v3.1.3.
- The separate fixCleanup3_2_0 bug-fix amendment is polling well behind the software's adoption rate, raising the risk of an "amendment-blocked" state for validators that don't upgrade in time. Ripple has voted in favor.
Why "rippled" became "xrpld"
For years, the software that runs XRPL nodes was called "rippled" — a name tied to Ripple, the company that leads much of XRPL's development. But the XRP Ledger itself is a decentralized network validated by independent operators worldwide, not a ledger any single company controls. The rename brings the software's name in line with that reality. It's a naming change, not a new codebase — but it does touch default configuration/database directory paths and the version string the server reports over RPC.
What the bug-fix amendment actually touches
fixCleanup3_2_0 cleans up edge cases in four relatively new XRPL features:
- Single Asset Vaults — a way to lock and manage specific assets on-ledger.
- Lending Protocol — an on-ledger mechanism letting users borrow against pooled funds, natively supported by XRPL rather than a third-party app.
- Permissioned DEX — a decentralized-exchange mode that can restrict who may participate.
- Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs) — a more flexible XRPL token standard that lets issuers set finer controls (such as transfer restrictions or fees) than classic XRPL tokens.
Specifically, the amendment adds precision/rounding fixes for Vaults and the Lending Protocol, fixes an invariant that could fire incorrectly on a valid offer deletion in the permissioned DEX, and validates non-canonical MPT amounts. None of this is about funds already lost — it's tightening up correctness in newer, still-maturing features.
Adoption status (as reported, July 8, 2026)
- 89% of validators on the default UNL (31 of 35) had upgraded to v3.2.0 — above the 80% threshold needed for the software update itself.
- Network-wide, only 43% of roughly 833 active nodes were on v3.2.0, with 51% still running the prior v3.1.3.
- The
fixCleanup3_2_0amendment vote is running well behind that pace. If it doesn't reach the required threshold before its deadline, validators that haven't upgraded risk an "amendment-blocked" state — meaning they'd stop being able to follow the ledger's consensus until they update. Ripple has voted in favor of the amendment.
Numbers change daily
Validator adoption and amendment-voting figures move continuously. Check the live figures on xrpl.org or an amendment-voting dashboard before relying on any specific percentage.
What this means if you just hold or use XRP
You don't need to do anything yourself — exchanges and wallets that connect to XRPL upgrade their own servers. The bigger picture: this is a sign that XRPL's newer on-ledger features (Vaults, native lending, MPTs) are still actively being hardened, and worth watching if you're interested in what the ledger can do beyond payments.
FAQ
Is xrpld a different piece of software from rippled? No — it's the same reference server project, renamed starting with v3.2.0. The underlying code is a continuation of the same codebase.
Does this upgrade affect XRP's price or transfers? No — this is a server-software maintenance and rename release, not a market event. It's about network stability and fixing edge cases in newer features.
Can I use Vaults, the Lending Protocol or MPTs already? These features were introduced to XRPL before v3.2.0 in stages; this release fixes bugs in them rather than launching them. Availability depends on your exchange or wallet — check with them directly.
Sources
- xrpl.org blog: Introducing XRP Ledger version 3.2.0
- CoinDesk (July 8, 2026): XRP Ledger's new upgrade is here, but not everyone's on board yet
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FAQ
- Is xrpld a different piece of software from rippled?
- No — it's the same reference server project, renamed starting with v3.2.0. The underlying code is a continuation of the same codebase.
- Does this upgrade affect XRP's price or transfers?
- No — this is a server-software maintenance and rename release, not a market event. It's about network stability and fixing edge cases in newer features.
- Can I use Vaults, the Lending Protocol or MPTs already?
- These features were introduced to XRPL before v3.2.0 in stages; this release fixes bugs in them rather than launching them. Availability depends on your exchange or wallet — check with them directly.
This article is informational only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Prices are reference snapshots and may be outdated. Always do your own research.
