Ripple's XRP Ledger has recovered following a network halt lasting over an hour, where validations were not published. The network halt started at block height 93927174 and lasted 64 minutes before rebooting.
XRP Ledger Network Halt
The network froze at block height 93927174 for 64 minutes. During this time, validations were not being published, causing a temporary drift in network activity.
Recovery Actions
Ripple CTO David Schwartz stated that validator operators had to manually intervene to choose a sensible starting point for reaching a consensus to bring the network back to synchronization. Schwartz noted that these were preliminary observations, and the cause is still under investigation.
Reactions and Implications
Very few Unique Node List validators had to make changes to reboot, suggesting possible spontaneous network recovery. RippleX’s account noted that customer funds remained safe throughout the incident. However, the episode stirred discussions about XRP Ledger's centralization, especially compared to rivals like Ethereum.
The XRP Ledger halt has raised questions about the centralization of the network, but recovery was swift, and customer funds remained secure.
