In the grand theater of cryptocurrency, the XRP Ledger, that noble decentralized blockchain linked to Ripple, found itself ensnared in a technical snafu, halting its operations for a staggering 64 minutes on the fateful day of February 4. The Chief Technology Officer of Ripple, David Schwartz, lamented that validations were as elusive as a good night’s sleep, even though the consensus appeared to be functioningâoh, the irony! The network, like a ship lost at sea, began to drift apart.
At precisely 10:58 am UTC, the network, after a dramatic manual intervention by the valiant validator operators, resumed its operations. One can only imagine the sighs of relief echoing through the digital corridors!
Schwartz, in a moment of clarity, shared on X that the operators had chosen a âsane starting pointâ to rebuild consensus and restart the validation process. He poetically described the debacle as a âsilent network failure,â where validators, in a fit of caution, ceased sending validations to avoid embracing potentially flawed ledgers. A wise choice, indeed, but one that left many transactions in limbo.
This unfortunate incident delayed an estimated 88,000 transactionsâyes, you read that right!âbased on the XRP Ledgerâs usual daily hustle of 2 million transactions, executed by a bustling crowd of 30,000 to 60,000 unique senders. Yet, Ripple, in its infinite wisdom, assured users that their funds remained as secure as a squirrel’s stash of acorns throughout this digital tempest.
Ripple CTO Unveils the Recovery Saga
While the exact cause of this calamity remains shrouded in mystery, Schwartz hinted at a self-healing network mechanism, noting that only one brave validator operator took the plunge to intervene manually. He assured us that the tentative ledgers produced during the outage were discarded, ensuring that no majority-validated ledgers were lost or compromised. A true act of digital heroism!
This technical hiccup has reignited the age-old debates about Rippleâs centralized network structure, drawing comparisons to the more decentralized networks like Ethereum, which boasts over a million daily active validators. Ah, the sweet taste of decentralization!
Pierre Rochard, the Vice President at Riot Platforms, raised an eyebrow on X, demanding a detailed post-mortem report. And letâs not forget, this isnât the first time the XRP Ledger has faced such disruptions; previous incidents in November and September 2024 required emergency patches. Itâs almost like a recurring nightmare, isnât it?
XRP Price Movements: A Rollercoaster Ride
XRP, that ever-volatile token, hit a 24-hour low of $2.45 during the network halt but, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, rebounded by 3% to $2.50 as of this writing, according to CoinMarketCap data. The token has experienced massive gains since Donald Trumpâs US election victory, surging around four times since November 5. Who knew politics could be so profitable? đ
On the 4-hour chart, XRP currently languishes below the 20-period simple moving average (SMA) of the Bollinger Bands, indicating bearish pressure. The token faces immediate resistance at $2.60, with support at $2.45. A decisive move above $2.60 could signal a bullish breakout, pushing XRP toward the upper Bollinger Band around $2.92. Fingers crossed! đ¤
Source: TradingView
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 40, inching toward oversold territory but showing signs of recovery. A sustained RSI move above 50 could further confirm bullish momentum. However, a breakdown below $2.45 may lead to a bearish scenario, with potential declines toward $2.29. The suspense is palpable! đ˘
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2025-02-05 12:00