An amendment to the XRP Ledger addressing a token-permission flaw related to token burning could activate on October 23 if validator support remains above 80%. This fix, included in rippled version 3.4.0, prevents unintended token creation during token burn transactions. Meanwhile, three separate amendments proposing a new lending system on the ledger remain below the required validator approval threshold and have no set activation date. The lending system would enable fixed-term, uncollateralized loans using pooled single-asset vaults, with risk assessments done off-chain. The token burn fix and lending proposals are independent; only the fix is close to activation.
The XRP Ledger fix and lending amendments provide context for cryptocurrency market activity. For readers following major cryptocurrencies on Pluang, as of Oct 18, 2026 01:51 WIB, 13 out of 50 priced assets rose while 36 fell. Notable movers include CAKE at Rp40.085 with a 4.39% increase, BAT at Rp3.333 down 4.82%, and ONE at Rp26 down 3.99%.
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