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XRPL Activates Permissioned Domains as Permissioned DEX Enters Two-Week Countdown

The new on-ledger access controls use verifiable credentials to enable KYC-compliant markets on a public blockchain.

Overview

  • Permissioned Domains went live on February 4 following roughly 91% validator approval, clearing XRPL’s 80% amendment threshold.
  • The Permissioned DEX has passed validator consensus and is in the standard two-week activation window before going live.
  • Domains function as ledger objects that list accepted credential issuers and types, granting access to wallets with valid attestations without placing personal identity data on-chain.
  • Together with the existing Credentials framework, the stack is intended to support regulated trading, payments, and lending on XRPL, with Ripple’s 300-plus partners positioned as potential early users.
  • Order books will be able to restrict participation by domain, creating credential-gated liquidity segments that demand sound governance and bridging, while a roughly $24 billion tokenized RWA market underscores the use case.