According to U.Today, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has issued an important reminder for all XRP Ledger node operators to upgrade to the latest version of rippled, the server software for the XRP Ledger. The newly released version 2.2.0 introduces several performance improvements, bug fixes, and five new amendments that are now open for voting.

One of the key updates is the featurePriceOracle amendment, which adds a price oracle to the XRP Ledger. This feature allows the blockchain to access real-world data such as market prices, enhancing the functionality of decentralized applications. Another significant update is the fixEmptyDID amendment, which ensures that Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) are not empty when created. If a DID is empty, the system will return an error, thereby maintaining the integrity of these identifiers.

The fixXChainRewardRounding amendment ensures that reward shares are always rounded down, making the reward system fairer and more predictable. Additionally, the fixPreviousTxnID amendment adds new tracking fields to all ledger entries that did not have them before, improving the overall transparency and reliability of the ledger. Finally, the fixAMMv1_1 amendment addresses issues with automated market maker (AMM) offers, ensuring smoother operation and better efficiency by preventing low-quality order book offers from blocking the AMM.

RippleX has urged all XRPL node operators to upgrade to version 2.2.0 to take advantage of these enhancements and maintain service continuity. This upgrade is essential for the smooth operation and continued innovation of the XRP Ledger.