XRP Ledger's Next Big Upgrade: Batch V1.1 Activation Countdown Begins
The XRP Ledger is counting down to its next major payments upgrade, known as Batch V1.1. This upgrade has already achieved majority support (above 80%) on September 15 and is now in its two-week activation window. With about nine days left for it to arrive on the mainnet, Batch V1.1 is expected to activate no earlier than September 29, 2026, at 2:06 PM UTC.
Batch (XLS-56) allows multiple XRPL transactions from multiple accounts to be executed atomically in a single ledger close, simplifying atomic activities and serving as the foundation for multi-party coordination on the XRPL. This includes atomic swaps, coordinated settlements, and any workflow where two or more parties must proceed in lockstep without relying on trust.
The upgrade is required or serves as an accelerant for several high-value XRPL use cases already under contract or in active pipeline, such as atomic multi-party settlements. Institutional workflows (custody transfers, DvP settlement, and cross-border payment finalization) require two or more accounts to act simultaneously, but Batch eliminates the need for trust in execution ordering.
The activation of Batch V1.1 is currently at 85.71% consensus, with an expected activation date of September 29, 2026. If support holds at or above 80%, the change will apply permanently to all subsequent ledger versions.