Ripple proposes XRPL code removal as AI review examines lending protocol

Ripple is pursuing two security-related changes as it prepares to expand native lending on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The company has recommended removing more than 10,000 lines of unused XChainBridge code, a move intended to reduce the ledger’s attack surface. At the same time, Lending Protocol V1.1 is undergoing an artificial-intelligence-only security review through Sherlock’s Audit Engine. CryptoSlate reported that the efforts are proceeding in parallel as crypto platforms face renewed security pressure. The developments place emphasis on code reduction and automated testing ahead of a broader lending push on XRPL. The supplied report does not provide details on the timing of the code removal, the outcome of the audit, or any changes to XRP’s market price. XRP is the native asset associated with the XRP Ledger.