The XRP Ledger is getting a spring cleaning. Version 3.1.3 of the rippled reference server, released on May 8, introduces an amendment called fixCleanup3_1_3 that tackles accumulated ledger bloat, patches bugs across several protocol features, and sets a hard deadline for node operators to get on board.
The amendment is scheduled to activate on May 27, 2026. Nodes that haven’t upgraded by then risk being blocked from participating in network consensus.
What the upgrade actually does
The headline feature is the automatic deletion of expired NFTokenOffer entries. When someone creates an offer to buy or sell an NFT on the XRP Ledger and that offer expires, the entry previously just sat there, taking up space in the ledger state. The fixCleanup3_1_3 amendment sweeps these expired entries out automatically, reducing the data burden on nodes and improving overall network performance.
The amendment also addresses issues with Permissioned Domains, a feature that allows controlled access environments on the ledger. It fixes trust line limitations related to vault withdrawals, and patches accounting and loan process integrity within the lending protocol.
