XRP Ledger fixes critical payment bug that threatened token supply
Image: Crypto.newsDevelopers patched a critical payment engine bug on the XRP Ledger dating back to 2015. The flaw could have allowed attackers to create XRP beyond the intended supply. Researchers discovered the vulnerability through automated testing and reported it to the bug bounty program. The XRP Ledger Foundation confirmed that no unauthorized tokens were minted and the total supply remains safe.
Key points
- A critical payment engine bug dating back to 2015 could have allowed attackers to create XRP beyond the intended supply.
- Researchers Cayden Liao and Veria AI discovered the vulnerability and received a bug bounty reward.
- The XRP Ledger Foundation confirmed that no unauthorized tokens were minted and the supply remains safe.
Why it matters
Addressing ledger security flaws protects network assets and maintains public trust in decentralized transaction systems.
Price context · XRP
At publication
$1.41
Now
$1.41
Change since
+0.00%
7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 2 publishers
CoinGape
Tier 2
XRP News: XRP Ledger Foundation Clarifies 100B Supply Remains Safe Amid Security Fix
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto.news
- Confirmed by CoinGape
- CryptoVideos brief published
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