- XRPL proposal introduces optimized accounts and trustlines to ease reserve requirements.
- Community weighs future of multi-purpose tokens versus existing trustline structures.
- Optimization could shrink overall ledger size by 6%, equaling 20% of trustline storage.
RippleX software engineer Mayukha Vadari has revealed a new optimization initiative for the XRP Ledger, outlining upcoming technical proposals in a statement shared yesterday on X. The updates include specifications for account and trustline optimization that will be introduced in the following weeks for community review. The move continues Ripple’s effort to improve efficiency, reduce storage size, and refine reserve calculations on the ledger.
Optimization Proposal Targets
Vadari stated that the first amendment proposal focuses on optimized accounts and trustlines, offering an alternative to the previously suggested XLS-23d. Unlike XLS-23d, the new proposal does not restrict account functionality or require a specific flag to reduce reserve charges.
It also eliminates the need for complicated conversions between “lite” and “full” accounts. Instead, the amendment ensures accounts are charged only for resources actively used at any given time.
This approach contrasts with the current model, where full accounts are charged full reserves regardless of their actual usage. The proposal also comes from earlier concepts attributed to Rome Reginelli and Nik Bougalis, which Vadari combined and updated to resemble the current XRP Ledger structure.
Multi-Purpose Tokens and Trustline Debate
Following Vadari’s announcement, an XRP community member asked whether multi-purpose tokens (MPTs) would eventually replace trustlines. In response, Vadari explained that the outcome depends on community preference, as MPTs are still under development and not fully integrated across all ledger features.
She noted that there are limited cases where trustlines provide advantages over MPTs, though those cases remain few. MPTs, designed as a compact and flexible standard for fungible tokens on the XRP Ledger, are already drawing adoption.
Dublin-based FortStock has confirmed plans to use the MPT standard to transform unused warehouse inventory into usable collateral. However, Vadari emphasized that work remains to fully integrate MPTs across the ecosystem before they can function alongside or replace trustlines.
Community Reactions
Community members welcomed the optimization proposals, with some noting the importance of reducing storage requirements on the XRP Ledger. One X user pointed out that storage space occupied by trustlines has long been a concern, especially as the ledger continues to grow.
The user noted that a saving of more than 200 MB from over six million trustlines appeared modest, given their perceived role in storage expansion. Vadari responded by referencing data from XrplServices, noting that trustlines currently account for about 30% of the ledger’s data.
According to her, the optimization proposal could reduce overall ledger size by approximately 6%, equal to 20% of trustline storage. She cautioned that these figures are rough estimates, as XrplServices does not maintain historical data for precise tracking.
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Draft Specifications to Be Published
In her remarks, Vadari disclosed that she had multiple specifications prepared as drafts that could prove valuable for community discussion. She explained that these would be published in the coming weeks, though she would not have time to fully polish them before release. The engineer invited the community to review and provide feedback, indicating the collaborative approach for XRP Ledger improvements.
The optimization efforts, as outlined by RippleX engineer Mayukha Vadari, indicate a focus on storage efficiency and flexible account management. Community discussions now are on whether multi-purpose tokens could eventually replace trustlines as integration progresses. With early estimates pointing to measurable ledger size reductions, the proposals are a technical step forward for the XRP Ledger.
