XRP News Today: XRPSCAN Enhances XRPL Transparency With Historical Validator Voting Data

XRPSCAN has rolled out a significant upgrade to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) by introducing historical voting data for activated amendments, starting with the fixFrozenLPTokenTransfer update. This enhancement enables users to access final validator votes that led to the activation of changes, increasing the transparency and accountability of the XRPL’s governance process [1]. The new feature reveals validator voting states immediately before an amendment’s activation, including which operators supported the change and when supermajority consensus was reached [1].

XRPL validator Vet has described the update as “huge,” stating it will “help tremendously in evaluating operator activity of XRPL validators” [1]. He also raised a specific question regarding whether the system would track multiple voting entries if a validator changed its stance on an amendment over time. XRPSCAN responded that the current feature only displays final votes recorded before the activation ledger but confirmed that a vote-trend chart is in development, which will include full chronological voting history [1]. This planned feature is expected to enhance understanding of validator behavior over time.

The fixFrozenLPTokenTransfer amendment was activated in May 2025 as part of the XRPL 2.4.0 release, addressing a bug that previously allowed blacklisted accounts to transfer frozen LP tokens. By making validator voting records publicly accessible, XRPSCAN has transformed governance outcomes into verifiable historical records rather than static results [1]. For participants curating Unique Node Lists (UNLs), this data serves as a valuable tool to distinguish between active and passive validators, enabling more informed decisions when building trusted networks [1].

The ability to track validator participation and decision-making aligns with broader discussions about blockchain governance and decentralization. As amendments require a supermajority of more than 80% validator support over a two-week period before activation, the new transparency tools offer deeper insights into network dynamics. This development could strengthen accountability and trust, particularly among validators and network participants, by providing verifiable data to assess validator engagement and consistency [1].

Separately, a former SWIFT interbank technology specialist, André Casterman, has emphasized the potential role of XRP and XLM in the cross-border payments ecosystem. Casterman, with over 20 years of experience in interbank payments and trade finance, noted that blockchain-based digital assets like XRP and XLM could complement government-backed digital currencies and integrate into enterprise and institutional payment systems [2]. His analysis highlights the growing use of distributed ledger technology in streamlining remittance, clearing, and settlement processes. Ripple and IBM are among the key players leveraging XRP and XLM in their solutions [2].

Despite positive developments, a recent blockchain security review noted that the XRP Ledger has dropped to last place in security ratings, citing concerns over its small validator set and low decentralization [3]. This critique underscores the broader industry push for stronger decentralization and validator diversity to ensure long-term network resilience.

With the recent amendment and the ongoing integration of XRP into cross-border payment solutions, the XRP Ledger appears to maintain its relevance in the global payments landscape. The enhanced transparency around validator decisions could serve as a foundation for increased trust and participation, potentially addressing some of the concerns raised by security analysts [1].

Source:

[1] [XRPL Validator Calls This XRP Ledger Amendment A Huge Development](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a36c6725f120484d15f592/)

[2] [Ex-SWIFT Interbank Tech Specialist Affirms Future Role of XRP and XLM](https://timestabloid.com/ex-swift-interbank-tech-specialist-affirms-future-role-of-xrp-and-xlm/)

[3] [Yahoo News Article on Blockchain Security Review](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/egypt-says-displacment-palestinians-gaza-153232592.html)