The XRP Ledger is progressing toward its next major software phase as validator adoption for version 3.2.0 continues to rise steadily. Data from XRPL Explorer indicates that a growing number of validators and nodes are running the new software, though full migration has not yet been achieved.
Validator and Node Adoption
Currently, 99 validators have upgraded to version 3.2.0, representing 66% of the trusted validator set. While this indicates significant progress, the update is still short of full deployment across the network. XRPL Explorer also reports that 481 nodes are operating on the new software, which amounts to 57.33% of all network nodes out of a total of 825.
Some nodes and validators continue to operate on previous software versions. Version 3.1.3, for instance, is still in use by 42 validators, accounting for 28% of the total trusted group. It also powers 322 nodes, or 38.38% of the total network.
| Version | Validators | % of Trusted Validators | Nodes | % of All Nodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2.0 | 99 | 66% | 481 | 57.33% |
| 3.1.3 | 42 | 28% | 322 | 38.38% |
To advance network updates, XRP Ledger has a defined amendment process. Each amendment proposal needs at least 80% support from the trusted validators, and this level must be maintained for two consecutive weeks prior to activation.
Amendment and Upgrade Requirements
Although adoption of version 3.2.0 continues to grow, the threshold required for activation has not yet been met. The network currently needs an additional 25 percentage points of validator participation at the new software version to move forward.
The version 3.2.0 release provides technical and infrastructural improvements along with several bug fixes for developers. One significant update involves the XLS-0095 specification. Additionally, the core software for the XRP Ledger is officially rebranded as ‘xrpld,’ replacing its former name, ‘rippled.’
Deployment of the 3.2.0 upgrade began on June 15. Both validators and node operators are required to implement changes to their configuration paths and deployment scripts to accommodate the rename and other technical adjustments. Database metadata references and directories must also be updated to reflect the new terminology.
Mini dictionary: XLS-0095, a technical specification for the XRP Ledger that introduces protocol improvements and modifications for enhanced network functionality.
Countdown to Fixcleanup 3.2.0 Activation
The critical Fixcleanup 3.2.0 amendment has received broad support, with 30 validators in favor and 6 opposing during the most recent voting round. This represents a support rate of 85.71%, surpassing the activation requirement.
The amendment is now within its two-week mandatory activation window. The scheduled activation is set for July 29, 2026, at 09:57 UTC, provided validator support remains above 80% until that date.
XRPL Vet, a validator on the network, has advised node operators to complete their upgrades promptly before activation. The forthcoming update aims to improve existing functionality, with no introduction of new features. Among its objectives are addressing accuracy and rounding issues in single-asset vaults and lending protocols.
Further, the amendment seeks to resolve previously reported complications involving Permissioned DEX and Permissioned Domains. Successful implementation is contingent upon sustained validator backing above the required threshold, and operators are instructed to complete software and infrastructure updates ahead of the deadline.
Upgrade to version 3.2.0 is essential ahead of the July 29 activation deadline, especially as the Fixcleanup amendment targets long-standing rounding, permission, and domain consistency issues within the XRP Ledger’s infrastructure.
