TL;DR:
- Ankr enabled public Remote Procedure Call (RPC) infrastructure for both the mainnet and testnet of the XRP Ledger.
- The service offers native support for 43 Application Programming Interface (API) methods distributed across six functional categories.
- The full nodes operated by the firm retain approximately two weeks of recent on-chain transaction history.
This Monday, Ankr reported that it will deploy its new public RPC service for XRP Ledger. Thanks to this implementation, both developers and institutions will be able to connect to the mainnet and testnet. This service eliminates the need to run nodes to read and write data on the blockchain.
Network Architecture and Methods Supported by the Infrastructure
XRP Ledger operates as a Layer 1 network optimized for global value transfer and asset settlement. Unlike other blockchain platforms, the protocol directly integrates its primitives into the base layer without requiring additional smart contract layers.
Official data indicates that the protocol natively includes decentralized exchanges, payment channels, token issuance, and multi-signature schemes. The provider reported that the new RPC infrastructure distributes traffic through globally distributed full nodes under enterprise standards.
Developers can interact with the network using 43 distinct methods. These functions are structured into specific categories to cover the operational needs of Web3 applications.
In the account methods category, it is possible to query available balances, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), trust lines, transaction history, and currency exchange offers. The technical information provided notes that these endpoints are key to the development and integration of digital wallets.
Regarding block reading, the infrastructure supports ledger methods that return ledger versions, entries, and real-time state. According to Ankr’s official documentation, these methods facilitate instant verification of on-chain data.
In the transactions section, operations can be submitted to the interface, history can be queried, and pre-simulations can be executed. The simulation method allows users to preview the results and metadata of a transaction before its final submission to the network.
Likewise, the platform includes path and order book methods to locate payment routes, query automated market maker (AMM) instances, and obtain aggregated oracle prices. According to technical team estimates, these tools are essential for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and cross-border payments.
For their part, payment channel methods allow for the verification of claims on low-cost recurring flows. The project documentation highlights that this feature optimizes frequent microtransactions between counterparties.
Finally, server information methods make it possible to query current fees, protocol amendments, validator data, and node operational state.
Scope of History and Future Developments in the Ecosystem
Ankr’s nodes for XRP Ledger operate as full nodes and not as exhaustive historical archives. The company specified that the infrastructure retains only the last two weeks of on-chain transaction history.
For applications requiring deep historical data analysis, the firm recommends using dedicated archive services. According to Ankr’s report, full transaction archive support is currently on the company’s development roadmap.
The launch coincides with preparations for new financial protocols within the XRP Ledger ecosystem. Ecosystem technical documentation indicates that the arrival of a native lending and borrowing protocol to the mainnet is projected.
This update seeks to expand the decentralized finance capabilities of a network historically oriented toward institutional cross-border payments. According to data from the XRPL developer community, the lending protocol will use pooled funds in single-asset vaults to offer fixed-term loans directly on-chain.
The native lending protocol is currently in the amendment voting phase by independent XRP Ledger validators for its subsequent activation on the mainnet.
