The XRP Ledger Foundation has officially released version 3.2.0 of its core server software, marking a significant technical upgrade and a crucial rebranding step that distances the network from Ripple Labs. The update, available since June 15, 2026, renames the core server binary from rippled (Ripple daemon) to xrpld (XRP Ledger daemon). This change is implemented through XLS-0095 and addresses long-standing confusion between the open-source blockchain, the XRP token, and the commercial entity Ripple.
Beyond the rebrand, version 3.2.0 introduces the fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment, which bundles security and cleanup patches for Single Asset Vaults, the Lending Protocol, permissioned decentralized exchanges, Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPTs), and permissioned domains. It also adds invariant checks to prevent deleted accounts from leaving recoverable artifacts, thereby improving ledger consistency. Developer tools now allow applications to obtain protocol information and server definitions without operating a live server, aiding wallets, explorers, and API providers. Infrastructure changes include configurable nuDB block sizes, optional TLS/mTLS for gRPC servers, and a default peering port shift from 51235 to 2459. Performance improvements cover automated market makers, payments, token escrows, order books, and RPC handling.
The rebrand is more than cosmetic—it reconfigures paths, metadata, and database directories, requiring node operators to update their configurations and scripts. The foundation’s community head, Vet, emphasized that dropping the legacy “ripple” name reinforces the ledger’s identity as an independent, open-source network. This distinction is particularly vital amid regulatory scrutiny, where the separation between XRP and Ripple has often been blurred. The upgrade follows May’s v3.1.3 release and is part of a continuous maintenance cycle.
Coinciding with the technical rollout, the XRP Ledger is expanding into AI-agent payments via the x402 protocol, enabling transactions with XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD) for services like AI model inference. Additionally, recent data highlights the network’s strength in real-world assets, with approximately $1.9 billion in net RWA inflows over the past 90 days, surpassing Ethereum and Stellar. While no immediate market reaction is expected, the v3.2.0 update is a robust operational milestone that fortifies the network’s infrastructure and clarifies its governance for institutional participants.
