XRP Ledger developers and users can now connect to globally distributed public nodes operated by Ankr, expanding network access ahead of the expected xrpld v3.3.0 release.
Summary
- Ankr has deployed XRPL nodes across Singapore, New York, Amsterdam and San Francisco.
- Developers can use free mainnet and testnet JSON-RPC endpoints without operating their own nodes.
- The rollout comes ahead of five proposed amendments covering privacy, settlement and institutional access.
- XRP traded near $1.08, with no immediate price reaction to the infrastructure announcement.
Ankr brings global public nodes to XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger Foundation announced the infrastructure partnership with Ankr, saying the rollout would improve public access for developers and users.
“We’re expanding public infrastructure access to the XRP Ledger for developers and users with Ankr. Globally distributed XRPL nodes from New York to Singapore to give you the best connectivity,” the foundation said in an X post.
The new portal provides free JSON-RPC endpoints for the XRP Ledger mainnet and testnet. Developers can use these endpoints to interact with the network without installing, maintaining or monitoring their own xrpld infrastructure.
A Quickstart section also includes ready-to-use cURL and JavaScript examples. The portal displays network health, ledger height, median latency, global coverage, request volume and average requests per second in real time.
Active nodes are currently located in Singapore, New York, Amsterdam and San Francisco. Ankr’s system automatically routes traffic to the most suitable node, which could reduce latency and provide backup connectivity if one location becomes unavailable.
XRPL validator Vet said full-history access would be introduced later. The existing service focuses on current network access rather than offering a complete record of all historical ledger data.
Why expanded XRPL access matters
Public RPC infrastructure lowers the technical barrier for wallets, exchanges and application developers building on XRP Ledger. Running an independent node requires hardware, storage, maintenance and continuous monitoring, while shared endpoints offer faster access for testing and early product development.
The US locations are particularly relevant to American developers. Nodes in New York and San Francisco can shorten the connection path for applications serving US users, although businesses handling financial activity must still assess security, compliance and reliance on third-party infrastructure.
Public endpoints do not replace independently operated nodes for organizations requiring direct control over data availability. Heavy dependence on a small number of infrastructure providers can also create service concentration risks.
The rollout follows the July 29 activation of fixCleanup3_2_0. XRPScan data showed that 30 of 35 participating trusted validators supported the amendment, giving it 85.71% backing.
That activation made xrpld 3.2.0 the minimum version compatible with the amended mainnet rules. Nodes using version 3.1.0 or earlier became amendment-blocked.
XRP Ledger prepares five v3.3.0 amendments
RippleX head of product Jazzi Cooper said developers were preparing five proposed amendments for xrpld v3.3.0. Releasing the software will not activate those changes automatically.
“XRPL has already proven it can support tokenized assets at scale. Now it’s time to put these assets to use: global transfers, trading, collateralizing, and settling.”
The proposals include Confidential MPT, which would add privacy features for Multi-Purpose Tokens using zero-knowledge proofs. Batch would support atomic settlement and delivery-versus-payment transactions.
Permission Delegation would let institutions grant limited transaction authority without surrendering control of their signing keys. Sponsored Fees and Reserves would allow issuers or platforms to cover network costs for users, while Dynamic MPT would permit selected token properties to be changed after issuance.
Each amendment must complete XRPL’s validator-governed approval process. Changes affecting transaction processing generally require at least 80% support from trusted validators for two consecutive weeks.
XRP holds near $1.08 before upgrade
XRP (XRP) showed little immediate response to the Ankr announcement. The token traded near $1.08, remaining almost flat over 24 hours and down about 0.8% over seven days, according to CoinGecko.
Trading volume rose by roughly 46% from the previous day to about $1.03 billion. The muted price action suggests traders have not yet treated the node rollout as a direct market catalyst.
Attention will now turn to the v3.3.0 software release and subsequent validator voting. None of the five amendments will become active unless it secures the required level and duration of support.
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