XRP Ledger 3.2.0 is moving closer to mainnet release as the network prepares a major software shift from rippled to xrpld.
The update marks a notable infrastructure step for validators, node operators, and service providers that support the ledger.
XRP Ledger Operations said the release will require system changes, while a technical guide is being prepared to support the current upgrade cycle and operator readiness.
Network Operators Prepare for Mandatory Upgrade
XRP Ledger Operations announced on June 4 that version 3.2.0 is coming soon, with the core server software now moving under the xrpld name. The change is designed to create a clearer reference implementation for users, validators, and infrastructure teams.
The upgrade follows the May 2026 activation of XRP Ledger version 3.1.3, which introduced fixes across NFTs, vaults, permissioned domains, and lending protocol components. That earlier release strengthened network reliability and set the stage for the broader 3.2.0 transition.
Validators, infrastructure providers, and node operators will need to update their systems before the migration reaches the XRPL mainnet. The operations team said the transition will require technical changes for infrastructure participants.
A detailed playbook is being developed to guide operators through the upgrade process. The guide is expected to help protect consensus participation and reduce disruption during the migration window.
CLI Update Confirms xrpld Naming Shift
The command line interface has already reflected the new software identity, showing xrpld version 3.2.0 during version checks. This confirms that the rebrand is being integrated into the network’s core software package.
The announcement drew support from dUNL validator Vet, who said protocol improvements remain important despite market weakness. He noted that market sentiment can change, while core infrastructure upgrades have lasting value for XRP and other assets on the ledger.
Vet also thanked XRP core developers for their continued work. His comments reflected broader community support for technical development during a difficult market period.
Version 3.1.3 reached mainnet activation at ledger index 104,507,137 on May 27. The release enabled the fixCleanup3_1_3 amendment and passed with full consensus approval.
XRP Price Weakens as Holders Accumulate
XRP has faced steady price pressure since July 2025, when it traded near $3.65. By early June 2026, the token had fallen toward the $1.18 range amid a wider crypto market selloff.
XRP closed May at $1.33, dropped to $1.29 on June 1, and fell to near $1.21 on June 2. By June 4, it had slipped further as market capitalization declined by more than $8 billion.
Even so, on-chain data points to stronger holder accumulation. More than 25 million XRP left exchanges during the period, while wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP reached a record 332,230 addresses.
