XRP Ledger Inches Closer to BatchV1_1 Upgrade with 68% Validator Support
The XRP Ledger is on track to receive a major technical upgrade, BatchV1_1, which has reached approximately 68% support among network validators. This milestone marks significant progress toward activating the proposal, which must exceed 80% favorable votes continuously for a 14-day period. The code for the upgrade was integrated into XRP Ledger software version 3.3.0 on August 6.
The BatchV1_1 amendment introduces functional enhancements aimed at streamlining complex operations within the ledger. Unlike the current transactional model, where every action must be recorded individually, this amendment will allow developers to package up to eight distinct transactions into a single operation. This capability reduces the need to develop external infrastructure to orchestrate interdependent instructions.
According to Vet, a network validator, the developer community has long awaited this tool to implement direct billing schemes for services. He believes that the functionality will make it easier for applications to curb third-party 'free riding' of resources by linking payments and logical executions within the exact same block.