XRP Ledger's Batch Upgrade Nears Vote Threshold: Will It Boost Demand?

The XRP Ledger's Batch upgrade is nearing its vote threshold, with 30 out of 35 validators supporting the upgrade as of September 20. Activation requires at least 28 validators to maintain their support for 14 consecutive days.

Batch will provide native atomic settlement, allowing multiple transactions to succeed or fail together. However, this feature does not require XRP to function, and its effect on token demand depends on whether asset managers route real trades through it.

Ayo Akinyele, head of engineering at RippleX, said asset managers and commercial projects are working with Batch ahead of launch. No specific firms or deployment timelines have been disclosed.