The XRP Ledger’s two main development networks, Testnet and Devnet, will undergo a full reset on November 25 after a critical full-history server failure left test data unrecoverable. Ripple, the San Francisco-based payments technology company and principal steward behind XRP Ledger’s infrastructure, announced that all preexisting test accounts, ledger histories, account balances, and transaction data on these networks will be permanently erased.
Reset Aims to Improve Stability Amid Upgrade Roadmap
Ripple reported that this maintenance aims to strengthen overall infrastructure stability. The company manages Testnet and Devnet to offer developers safe, isolated environments for building and testing applications on the XRP Ledger without using real XRP tokens.
Testnet closely tracks Mainnet functionality, serving as a pre-production system, while Devnet provides access to features not yet activated on Mainnet for more experimental use.
The reset follows a recent incident in which the Testnet’s only full-history server crashed and could not be restored. In response, Ripple will increase storage capacity across its dev environments, though some restrictions on how much historical data can be stored will remain in place.
This maintenance comes at a time when the XRPL community is working on 24 proposals for new and upgraded features—including expanded lending capabilities and improved token infrastructure. These developments require robust and reliable test environments to evaluate security and functionality before any launch on the main network.
Stable and fully functional test environments are essential for safe deployment of upgraded lending, token, and other financial applications across XRPL, particularly during periods of active protocol development.
Developers are encouraged to prepare for the changes and adjust their testing practices to suit the refreshed networks.
Permanent Deletion of Test Accounts and Data
On November 25, all account histories, balances, decentralized exchange offers, automated market makers, and escrow transactions will be irreversibly deleted from both Testnet and Devnet. This means developers must create new accounts and request test XRP once the networks come back online, as any applications or automated systems dependent on the previous data will no longer function.
It is possible to receive fresh test XRP via the official faucets, but recreated automated market makers may be assigned different account addresses compared to the old network state. This aspect is especially relevant for developers working with new lending or vault features, as testing often spans multiple interconnected assets and accounts.
Following the reset, Testnet’s amendment statuses will be synchronized to match those of the Mainnet, providing a more accurate development mirror for XRPL projects.
| Network | Pre-Reset Data | Post-Reset State |
|---|---|---|
| Testnet | All existing accounts, transactions, AMMs, escrows | All data deleted; must recreate accounts and fund with test XRP |
| Devnet | All existing test environments and balances | All data deleted; new testing setups required |
However, despite the wipe, core configuration details such as important network addresses, validator settings, and network IDs will remain unchanged. This should minimize the need for developers and node operators to update connection parameters for their own infrastructure.
No Impact on XRP Mainnet or Real Assets
According to Ripple, the reset has no effect on the XRP Mainnet, the Xahau network, or the separate Hooks Testnet. Test XRP remains entirely distinct from the actual XRP token and carries no monetary value, ensuring that the reset will not affect investor holdings or live network balances.
Ripple recommends any operators of connected xrpld servers to clear their local databases and restart software after the reset. This is necessary to prevent any inconsistencies in data or conflicting transaction histories upon reconnection to the refreshed networks.
This scheduled operation is unrelated to previously announced XRPL security upgrades, which targeted software vulnerabilities and validator compatibility earlier in the year. The current initiative is focused on network stability and preparing infrastructure for the growing demands of distributed finance applications ahead of planned enhancements in 2027.
The full-scale developer network reset aims to provide a clean slate for ongoing protocol improvements, allowing more effective testing and validation before any major features or upgrades are introduced to the broader XRP Ledger ecosystem.
