The next version of the core XRP Ledger software, xrpld 3.3.0, is expected to ship next week. The release includes five proposed amendments, two of which are revised features that were previously pulled after researchers flagged critical bugs. Those bugs could have let attackers push through unauthorized transactions or drain fees from the network.
Five amendments on the table
The xrpld 3.3.0 update bundles five proposed changes to the ledger's protocol. Developers will have a chance to review and vote on each amendment once the software is live. The exact timeline for adoption depends on validator consensus, but the release itself is slated for next week.
Two revised features return
Two of the five amendments are not new. They're reworked versions of features that were yanked from earlier releases after security researchers found critical vulnerabilities. The original proposals were withdrawn to prevent any risk of exploitation. Now, after fixes, they're back for another round of consideration.
What the bugs could have done
The critical bugs in the original versions were serious. One could have allowed unauthorized transactions — meaning an attacker might have been able to move funds without proper authorization. The other could have enabled fee draining, where someone could siphon transaction fees away from the network's intended use. Both were caught before any real-world damage occurred.
What happens next
The xrpld 3.3.0 release is expected next week. Once it's out, validators will review the five amendments and decide whether to adopt them. The two revised features will need to pass the same voting process as any other amendment. No date has been set for that vote yet.
