XRP Ledger’s Proposed Batch Upgrade Sparks Excitement Over Atomic NFT Trading
The Batch (XLS-56) amendment proposal for the XRP Ledger is generating growing interest among validators and developers for introducing atomic transaction functionality, potentially enabling direct NFT-to-NFT swaps in a single transaction.
Validator Vet recently shared test results from the XRPL devnet, showing that Batch allows users to bundle multiple operations — such as minting, payments, or asset exchanges — into one unified process. The update would ensure that all actions in a group either succeed together or fail together, enhancing both security and execution reliability.
Vet noted that the feature could unlock a fully peer-to-peer NFT bartering system, where users might trade multiple NFTs simultaneously without intermediaries. He even suggested a game-style interface, reminiscent of RuneScape, to make such swaps more user-friendly and interactive.
Currently, the proposal has reached 68.57% validator approval, short of the 80% threshold required for activation. The XRP Ledger (XRPL), the open-source blockchain powering Ripple’s payment infrastructure, relies on validator consensus to implement new network features.
Understanding the Batch (XLS-56) Amendment
The Batch amendment introduces atomic transaction capability to XRPL, allowing up to eight operations to be grouped and executed in a single transaction. This “all-or-nothing” structure eliminates partial failures — a key enhancement for complex, multi-step blockchain processes like NFT swaps or cross-asset trades.
According to a post by Teucrium, the upgrade adds flexibility through four batch execution modes:
- ALLORNOTHING – Executes all included transactions together or cancels them entirely.
- ONLYONE – Completes only the first successful transaction in the batch.
- UNTILFAILURE – Processes transactions sequentially until one fails.
- INDEPENDENT – Executes all included operations separately but within one batch submission.
Developers say these features could significantly expand XRPL’s programmability, opening the door for advanced DeFi and NFT use cases. If adopted, Batch would represent one of XRPL’s most important functional upgrades to date — strengthening its role as a multi-asset, high-performance ledger for next-generation applications.
