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XRP Ledger Discloses Decade-Old Bug
The XRP Ledger, the network behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has disclosed a decade-old security flaw that could potentially mint trillions of XRP. The vulnerability was fixed in xrpld 3.4.1 on September 25. Developers have confirmed that no evidence of the bug being exploited has been found on a public network. This disclosure highlights a significant security risk in the XRP ecosystem, which could have serious implications for the cryptocurrency's stability and value if the flaw were to be exploited. The XRP Ledger team is urging users to update their software to the latest version to mitigate any potential risks.