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Ripple fixes 2015 bug preventing unauthorized XRP minting

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XRP Ledger patches critical bug that could have minted unlimited XRP

The XRP Ledger disclosed two software vulnerabilities on October 9, including a critical flaw from 2015 that could have allowed attackers to create new, spendable XRP. The bug remained unexploited and has been patched.

Oct 10, 2026·3 sourcesSmart contractsBlockchain technology
XRP Ledger patches critical bug that could have minted unlimited XRP
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