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By Dan Saada
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Why Is Ripple Considering a Rewrite?. Right now, XRPL runs on a codebase written in C++, a language that has served well over the years…
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What Will Change for XRP Holders?. Nothing, really.
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What’s the Plan?. Instead of jumping into a full rewrite, Schwartz supports a step-by-step approach:
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Developer Community Feedback. The conversation has also sparked a broader discussion about standardization in XRPL’s development.
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Challenges Ahead. While the idea of a Rust-based, modular XRPL is exciting, Schwartz admits it's not an easy task.
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Final Thoughts. The XRPL has been running strong for over a decade, but technology never stands still.
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Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has confirmed that serious discussions are underway to modernize and modularize the XRP Ledger (XRPL)—one of the oldest and…
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This move, while still in early stages, could mark the biggest technical change in XRPL’s history.
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Schwartz and the development team believe a modular system would be better. That means breaking up the code into smaller, manageable parts, each with its own function.
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Rust is gaining popularity in the blockchain world because it’s:
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Safe: Rust prevents many common bugs found in C++.
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Fast: It runs close to the hardware speed, which is ideal for blockchain.
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Modern: Rust supports clean, modular code that’s easier to maintain.
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Schwartz even admitted, “If I had to start XRPL from scratch today, I’d do it in Rust.”
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Ripple’s team was clear: even if the XRPL is rewritten in Rust or parts of it are modularized into separate engines (like virtual machines), the on-chain data and user experience…
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