XRP Ledger will implement an upgrade called fixCleanup3_1_3 on Wednesday. This update is primarily for maintenance and fixes, focusing on addressing long-standing ledger redundancy and functional defects. Validators and node operators need to update their software before the upgrade takes effect; otherwise, they may be blocked from the network due to incompatibility with the new amendments.

Automatically delete expired NFT listings

On XRP Ledger, NFT listings, even if expired, could remain in the ledger for a long time, consuming storage space. With the new upgrade, these unclaimed and expired listings will be automatically deleted.

This means fewer invalid records related to NFT transactions in the ledger, helping to compress legacy data. For developers using NFT marketplaces and related applications, the ledger will also be cleaner.

Fixed issues related to access control and vault withdrawals.

This upgrade also fixes a vulnerability related to Permissioned Domains. Previously, under certain circumstances, some settings in the restricted environment could still be accidentally modified even if a transaction failed. The fix will prevent such unintended changes.

Another fix involves Vaults, the token vault feature. Previously, the system did not properly check the receiving account's trust line limit (the maximum number of tokens an account can receive) when processing vault withdrawals. After the upgrade, withdrawals will adhere to this limit, preventing the amount transferred out from exceeding the recipient's capacity.

Loan and borrowing accounting synchronization and LoanBroker verification

Previously, XRP Ledger had an issue with incomplete ledger updates in on-chain lending scenarios. After the upgrade, when the loan status changes, the relevant ledger records will be updated synchronously, reducing inconsistencies.

The system has also adjusted the error message displayed when a loan is overpaid. If the loan itself does not allow overpayment, the system will return a more explicit "no permission" error instead of a more general invalid flag.

In addition, the upgrade includes a security check on LoanBrokers. The system verifies whether the disclosed CoverAvailable amount matches the actual assets in the protected pseudo-account. This amount can be understood as a risk buffer fund prioritized to protect lenders in the event of loan default.

Effective Wednesday; nodes need to be updated in advance.

The aforementioned fixes will officially take effect on XRP Ledger on Wednesday. CoinDesk, citing online sources, reports that a significant number of nodes have already completed the update.

For validators and node operators, timely upgrades will directly impact their ability to remain synchronized with the mainnet. Nodes that fail to update may be excluded from the network after the amendment takes effect.

According to CoinDesk data, XRP had been fluctuating between $1.30 and $1.40 for four consecutive days when the upgrade announcement was made.