XRP Ledger Proposal: XLS-56d for Batch Transactions

XRPL proposes XLS-56d to enable developers to batch up to 8 actions into a single atomic transaction under a single fee and signature.
This proposal allows features like platform fees, NFT mints utilizing fallback logic, and multi-account swaps in a seamless transaction workflow.

The XRP Ledger is preparing to expand its capabilities with a proposed XLS-56d amendment to support batch transactions. The update, designed by developer Denis Angell, introduces atomic multi-step logic that developers can use to create seamless, monetizable user experiences directly on-chain.

The change offers a new standard for executing multiple transactions in a single action, with customizable execution logic and low fees.

> 1/ XRPL just got a long sought after upgrade proposal: Batch Transactions (XLS-56d), created by @angell_denis: https://t.co/MOMA5MlEWr
> And the key watchword? Monetization.
> Now devs will find it even easier to build reliable, revenue-generating apps directly onchain.
> Let’s…
> — RippleX (@RippleXDev) June 27, 2025

Atomic Transactions Streamline Monetization

XLS-56d enables developers to bundle up to eight unsigned transactions into an individual container, which is posted as one signed transaction with a single fee. The proposal outlines four execution modes: ALLORNOTHING, ONLYONE, UNTILFAILURE, and INDEPENDENT, which dictate how the included actions are executed.

The framework makes payment app developers, NFT development platforms, or automated financial applications more reliable and efficient. Platform fees can also be integrated into user activity, allowing multi-action processes for creating and listing NFTs. A rollback feature is included to mitigate partial failures.

Furthermore, XLS-56d simplifies account coordination. For example, there is no need for external escrow services when exchanging tokens trustlessly between users. Each internal transaction is logged on the ledger and includes relevant metadata, ensuring clarity without sacrificing performance. Transactions are verified through multi-signature methods and are consistent with the existing XRPL transaction structure.

Voting Underway as Ecosystem Expands

XLS-56d is currently a proposed amendment pending validator support for mainnet implementation. RippleX has initiated voting on the change through GitHub and Discord for developers and validator operators.

This initiative aligns with Ripple’s broader strategy to transform XRPL into an institutional and cross-chain application. Ripple’s collaboration with Wormhole, a major interoperability protocol confirmed on June 27, connects XRPL and its EVM sidechain to over 30 blockchains. This partnership facilitates cross-chain messaging and token transfers, enhancing XRPL’s suitability for institutional applications.

Despite a slight dip in total transaction volumes in May, certain segments, particularly NFTs and AMMs, showed significant growth. NFT mints surged to 2.56 million, rising 44% month-over-month, while the number of active wallets exceeded 278,000. Payments led transaction types; however, increased NFT activity alongside declining trading volumes highlighted an experimental phase in the NFT sector.