XRP Ledger fixes a disclosed bug that could have led to the creation of new tokens
Summary
A security flaw on the XRP Ledger that could have allowed unauthorized token creation has been successfully resolved. Validators reset the activation timeline in October, allowing the software patch to deploy midweek. The digital asset XRP remained completely safe and untouched during the update process.
The fix went live Wednesday after validator support reset the activation clock in October. XRP itself was unaffected.
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