XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade

DevelopingCryptoGovernanceFirst tracked 2026-09-15Last changed 2026-09-23

Current outcome

The XRP Ledger's revised PermissionDelegationV1_1 upgrade is in a 14-day activation countdown, expected to activate Oct. 5 if validator support remains at or above 28/35.

Progress timeline

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#0109.15
Initial2026-09-15 05:58 · publication time
XRP Ledger is one vote away from starting its next big payments upgrade
The XRP Ledger is one validator vote short of activating its next major payments-focused protocol upgrade.
Source evidence: CoinDesk
#0209.23
Escalation2026-09-23 07:37 · publication time
XRP Ledger retries upgrade that lets banks split payment and compliance duties
PermissionDelegationV1_1 revised upgrade entered a 14-day activation countdown on Sept. 21 with 29/35 validators supporting; expected activation Oct. 5; fixes flaw in original version that could drain XRP balances.
State after update: The XRP Ledger's revised PermissionDelegationV1_1 upgrade is in a 14-day activation countdown, expected to activate Oct. 5 if validator support remains at or above 28/35.
Source evidence: CoinDesk

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