“XRP Ledger Bug That Could Have Broken 100 Billion Supply Cap Went Undetected for Years” — what this page in the network covers. A critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could have allowed an attacker to break the cryptocurrency's 100 billion supply cap remained hidden for years because normal network parameters never triggered it, according to the XRP Ledger Foundation. The flaw, which has since been patched, would have permitted the creation of new XRP beyond the fixed limit, potentially undermining the asset's scarcity and value. The Foundation explained that the bug was only discovered after a specific set of conditions aligned, highlighting how latent issues can persist in blockchain code.
This discovery underscores the importance of continuous security audits and the role of independent foundations in maintaining blockchain integrity. XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, is used by Ripple for cross-border payments and is among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.