XRPL to Activate Permissioned Domains as XLS-80 Goes Live
On February 4, 2026, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to activate Permissioned Domains following the approval of the XLS-80 amendment by over 91% of validators. This upgrade introduces credential-gated access layers on the public XRPL, allowing controlled participation without creating a private blockchain. It aims to bridge the transparency and security of decentralized technology with the regulatory needs of traditional finance. Built on the XLS-70 framework, permissioned domains enable rule-based access control, where domain owners define accepted credentials. The amendment is foundational, enabling future regulated applications like permissioned decentralized exchanges, though it carries security risks dependent on trust in credential issuers and domain governance.
TheNewsCrypto02/04 08:58