XRP News: XRPL Hub Upgrade Coming Next Week, Says Ripple CTO

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The XRP community is buzzing after Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, teased that a key upgrade for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could be ready as early as next week. Known as one of the main architects behind XRP, Schwartz has been testing a new “hub” system designed to strengthen the network’s backbone. 

Over the past few days, Schwartz has been running a hub server while monitoring its performance through bandwidth charts, latency graphs, and peer connections. After three days of smooth results, he revealed that the system is stable enough for production use. Even under heavier traffic, the network held strong, with latency never crossing 33 milliseconds, a level far below what would cause any concern.

Why the Hub Matters

The new hub isn’t just a technical experiment. Its purpose is to help XRPL nodes stay connected, especially during times of stress. By reducing the risk of sync drops and keeping the network tied together, it strengthens the reliability of the ledger. This fits neatly with XRPL’s long-standing reputation for stability, having operated without interruption since 2012.

Stability as XRP’s Selling Point

While some projects focus on flashy features, XRP’s value proposition has often rested on consistency and resilience. A hidden layer like this hub may not sound glamorous, but it plays a crucial role in ensuring that the ledger continues to perform without hiccups. For investors and developers, that reliability is just as important as any new functionality.

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Schwartz hasn’t shared an exact launch date yet, but the update suggests that XRPL improvements are already in motion. If testing continues to go smoothly, this hub could soon be integrated into the live infrastructure, quietly strengthening the network’s backbone for years to come.

XRPL Ledger Faces Harsh Security Score

Meanwhile, in the other news, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) landed at the bottom of Kaiko’s Blockchain Ecosystem Ranking with a score of 41 out of 100, the lowest among 15 blockchains. Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Solana topped the charts, while XRPL’s placement reignited debates about its decentralization and security. 

Ripple CTO David Schwartz pushed back on the recurring claim that Ripple controls XRPL. He highlighted the unique node list (UNL) system, which ensures validators only interact with trusted participants, allowing the community to swiftly reject bad actors. 

“Ripple is a major contributor, but the ledger cannot be controlled by us,” he stressed.