XRP Ledger’s ‘Batch’ Amendment Sparks Buzz With NFT-to-NFT Trading Potential
The proposed Batch (XLS-56) amendment to the XRP Ledger is generating strong enthusiasm among developers and validators, thanks to its potential to bring atomic transaction functionality — a feature that could transform how assets are exchanged on-chain.
According to pseudonymous validator Vet, who has been testing the feature on the devnet, Batch allows multiple actions — such as NFT minting, payments, and transfers — to be grouped and executed together in one seamless transaction. The new mechanism could make direct NFT-to-NFT trading possible, enabling users to perform barter-style swaps securely without intermediaries.
Vet demonstrated that users could trade, for example, five NFTs for two others in a single atomic operation, ensuring all transactions succeed or none do. He also envisioned a RuneScape-style interface to make such peer-to-peer NFT trading more interactive and accessible.
The amendment currently has 68.57% validator approval, with 80% required for activation. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) — the decentralized blockchain developed by Ripple and maintained by a global network of validators — uses this supermajority threshold for major upgrades.
What the Batch Amendment Does
The Batch (XLS-56) proposal introduces atomic multi-operation transactions, letting multiple operations be processed as a single, indivisible event. If any part fails, the entire batch is rolled back — ensuring data integrity and transactional consistency.
As outlined by Teucrium in a recent Substack post, the amendment allows up to eight grouped transactions and supports four execution modes to give developers flexibility:
- ALLORNOTHING: Executes all or none of the batched transactions.
- ONLYONE: Processes the first valid transaction in the group.
- UNTILFAILURE: Executes sequentially until one fails.
- INDEPENDENT: Runs each transaction independently within the batch.
Developers say the upgrade could unlock complex decentralized trading systems, NFT marketplaces, and multi-step payment structures, expanding XRPL’s functionality far beyond its traditional focus on cross-border payments.
If ratified, the Batch amendment could become one of the most significant functional upgrades in the XRP Ledger’s history — potentially redefining how value is exchanged within its ecosystem.
