Ripple has resolved a software vulnerability that existed within its system since 2015. The company disclosed the fix in a recent blog post, noting that the flaw remained dormant and was never exploited by third parties.
The issue posed a potential risk of unauthorized minting of billions of XRP tokens. Ripple stated that the fix does not alter the fixed supply of 100 billion XRP, which was established at the launch of the XRP Ledger in 2012.
The company maintains that its protocol integrity remains intact, with no changes to the rules governing ledger operations or existing escrow releases. Market participants are monitoring the situation for its potential impact on future stability.
