A recent slowdown in the XRP Ledger network led Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz to highlight critical architectural flaws and reduced safety margins in the blockchain. The delay was caused by validators struggling under peak loads, exposing vulnerabilities in network monitoring rather than decentralization itself. Schwartz clarified that only a massive infrastructure failure or consensus algorithm breakdown could fully paralyze the network, both considered unlikely. Engineers are now analyzing logs to fix the issue, with confidence that the network's design still ensures operational stability despite the temporary setback.
XRP is trading at Rp24.419 on Pluang with a 1-day gain of 4.82%. The market cap stands at Rp1.528,46 trillion, and trading volume reached Rp32,03 trillion. These figures reflect active market interest despite recent network issues. Data is as of Oct 21, 2026 16:21 WIB.
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