XRP Ledger Fixes Decade-Old Bug That Could Have Minted 18 Trillion XRP
A critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could have compromised its 100 billion XRP supply cap has been patched after years of remaining undetected.
A critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could have compromised its 100 billion XRP supply cap has been patched after years of remaining undetected. XRP (XRP) is trading at $1.40, down 0.7% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (CoinDesk, Unchained), plus live market data, as of Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:15:01 UTC.
The bug posed a significant threat to XRP's monetary policy and scarcity, which are fundamental to its value proposition. Its discovery and resolution ensure the continued integrity of XRP's tokenomics.
- XRP Ledger bug could have minted up to 18 trillion XRP, bypassing 100B cap
- Bug remained hidden for years due to specific activation conditions
- Researchers earned $250K bounty for responsible disclosure
- XRP price up 0.96% to $1.41 amid broader market stability
CoinDesk and Crypto.news both report that the XRP Ledger contained a critical vulnerability which, if exploited, could have minted up to 18 trillion XRP, far exceeding its 100 billion supply cap. They agree that the bug was undetected for years because it required specific, uncommon conditions to be triggered. However, while Crypto.news emphasizes the $250K bounty paid to researchers, CoinDesk focuses on the XRP Ledger Foundation's statement about why the bug was not discovered sooner.
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- XRP Ledger Patches Critical Bug That Could Have Minted 18 Trillion XRP
- XRP Ledger Fixes Decade-Old Bug That Could Have Minted 18 Trillion XRP — this brief
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XRP Ledger Foundation has addressed a critical vulnerability that could have undermined the cryptocurrency's fundamental monetary policy. The bug, which could have allowed the minting of up to 18 trillion XRP, was discovered and reported by security researchers.
According to the XRP Ledger Foundation, the bug remained hidden for years because it required specific, uncommon conditions to be activated. This is why normal network operations never triggered the vulnerability, allowing it to go unnoticed until now.
The discovery was made by researchers who were awarded a $250,000 bounty for their responsible disclosure, as reported by Crypto.news. There is no evidence that the bug was ever exploited in the wild, which has helped maintain the integrity of XRP's supply cap.
This development comes as the broader cryptocurrency market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.9 trillion. 
Bitcoin is up 0.66% over the past 24 hours, while XRP has seen a modest increase of 0.96% to $1.41, despite its 7-day decline of 7.65%.
The resolution of this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining trust in XRP's tokenomics and ensuring that its supply remains limited. Investors and users will be watching closely to see if any further issues emerge and how the XRP Ledger Foundation continues to handle security concerns.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, XRP (XRP) has moved from $1.41 to $1.40 — -0.71%.
The chart plots XRP's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XRP ≈ ₹144.55 (about $1.40), up 0.8% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 6.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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XRP Ledger Fixes Decade-Old Bug That Could Have Minted 18 Tr — questions & answers
What was the potential impact of the XRP Ledger bug?
The bug could have allowed the creation of up to 18 trillion XRP, far exceeding the cryptocurrency's 100 billion supply cap.
How was the bug discovered and addressed?
Security researchers discovered the bug and reported it to the XRP Ledger Foundation, earning a $250,000 bounty. The foundation then patched the vulnerability.
Why did the bug go undetected for so long?
The bug required specific, uncommon conditions to be triggered, which is why it remained hidden during normal network operations.
How much is 1 XRP worth in rupee today?
About ₹144.55 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $1.40. The rupee price moves with both XRP's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our XRP in rupee page for any amount.
Has XRP's price moved since this brief was published?
XRP is down 0.71% since this brief first published — trading at $1.40 now versus $1.41 at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from CoinDesk, Unchained, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.