XRP LEDGER PATCHES A CRITICAL BUG — IS THE NETWORK NOW SAFER? The XRP Ledger has addressed a serious software vulnerability that reportedly existed since around 2015. ⚠️ 🔹 What happened? A flaw in the payment engine could have allowed attackers to create spendable XRP without properly funding it. 🔹 Was XRP hacked? Developers reported no evidence that the vulnerability was exploited on public networks. 🔹 What changed? The fix was released in xrpld 3.4.1, with the relevant security amendment activated on October 9, 2026. 🔹 Why does it matter? Blockchain security is essential for protecting network integrity and maintaining investor confidence. $XRP #GateAtTOKEN2049 #ShareWeekly

The vulnerability of minting coins out of thin air: XRP was not the first. In 2010, a numerical overflow in Bitcoin created approximately 184 billion BTC out of thin air in a single transaction; in 2018, a problem with Zcash’s zero-knowledge proof parameters theoretically allowed ZEC to be forged infinitely. It was discovered in March, quietly fixed in October through an upgrade, and only disclosed publicly in February the following year. In 2026, it was XRP Ledger’s turn: an overflow in the matching engine meant that a few hundred mispriced orders plus one payment could create additional XRP. It was reported on September 22, fixed on September 25, and only disclosed publicly on October 9. All three involved miscalculating numbers, and all were fixed before disclosure. The difference is that the Bitcoin bug was actually exploited, while the latter two were blocked before exploitation. For holders, does fixing first and disclosing later count as protection—or a lack of transparency? $XRP

XRP supply was almost broken by a 10-year-old bug that went unnoticed for ten years. WOW.