The XRP Ledger is set to activate version 3.2.0 of its core server software on June 15, a release that renames the software from 'rippled' to 'xrpld' and promises to cut memory usage by up to 40%. The upgrade also fixes bugs in number handling and rounding logic, with developers aiming to improve node efficiency and overall transaction throughput capacity. XRP traded at $1.17 at press time, up 2.8% on the day.
Why the rename and what it changes
The shift from 'rippled' to 'xrpld' marks a branding change for the server software that underpins the XRP Ledger. Beyond the name, version 3.2.0 delivers a suite of bug fixes targeting numerical precision and rounding logic — errors that could affect transaction processing. The projected memory drop of up to 40% is the headline operational improvement, potentially allowing nodes to run on less powerful hardware or handle more traffic with the same resources. The upgrade is expected to increase transaction throughput capacity, though specific throughput figures were not disclosed.
Price levels and post-upgrade scenarios
XRP's short-term trading range sits between $1.12 and $1.23, with $1.17 near the middle. Resistance clusters at $1.18 and then a broader zone from $1.26 to $1.37. On the downside, support at $1.05–$1.10 is the first major area, with $1.05 flagged as a key level. Analysts tracking the token have outlined three possible outcomes after the June 15 upgrade: a breakout toward $1.37–$1.50, a consolidation between $1.10 and $1.23, or a breakdown below $1.05. The direction will likely depend on broader market sentiment and the upgrade's actual impact on network performance.
Long-range projections and a new presale
A moderate adoption scenario projects XRP reaching $1.63 by the end of 2026. A longer-range model under favorable conditions puts the token at $3.60 over five years. Separately, an emerging Layer 3 infrastructure project called LiquidChain is running a presale for its native token at $0.01468 each, having raised $830,000 so far. LiquidChain aims to build cross-chain liquidity infrastructure, though it is not directly tied to the XRP Ledger upgrade.
The June 15 activation date for version 3.2.0 is a key milestone for the XRP network. Whether the upgrade triggers a price breakout or a period of consolidation may become clearer once nodes begin running the new software.
