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 <li>BitGo glitch floods XRP Ledger with thousands of failed transactions.</li>
 <li>XRP Ledger hits 100 million ledgers, reinforcing network reliability.</li>
 <li>BitGo resolves automation failure, restoring XRP Ledger stability.</li>
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BitGo, a leading crypto custodian, recently faced a significant technical mishap that sent shockwaves through the XRP Ledger. A flaw in its <a href="https://x.com/Vet_X0/status/1988347924783452160" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">automated</a> script led to thousands of failed transactions overwhelming the blockchain network, causing widespread disruption. 
The issue began when one of BitGo’s accounts ran out of funds, yet the automation process continued to trigger new XRP account creation attempts, each requiring the standard reserve fee of one XRP. 
<h2 id="automation-failure-sparks-network-congestion">Automation Failure Sparks Network Congestion</h2>
Despite the wallet balance hitting zero, the automation did not stop. Instead, it entered a loop where small payments were continually attempted but failed due to insufficient funds. This error triggered a massive spike in account creation metrics, with over 11,000 attempts recorded in just a single day. 
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 Lmao turns out BitGo just had a rogue script and now spams the ledger with failed transactions. 
 Because their account ran out of XRP <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f62d.png" alt="😭" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;">. 
 Devs made infinite while loops <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f501.png" alt="🔁" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/aBfDjFiKa7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/aBfDjFiKa7</a> <a href="https://t.co/TDpKbaQDeR" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/TDpKbaQDeR</a> 
 — Vet <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f3f4-200d-2620-fe0f.png" alt="🏴‍☠️" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@Vet_X0) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vet_X0/status/1988347924783452160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 11, 2025</a> 
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The failed transactions filled the XRP Ledger’s mempool with “UNFUNDED PAYMENT” entries, leading to congestion and slowdowns across the network. 
BitGo quickly took action, launching an internal investigation to understand the cause of the issue. According to the company, the incident was the result of a misfire in its internal automation system and not a security breach. To rectify the situation, BitGo added 1,048 XRP to the affected wallet, restoring the balance and halting further failed transaction attempts. 
<h2 id="a-milestone-for-the-xrp-ledger-100-million-ledgers-completed">A Milestone for the XRP Ledger: 100 Million Ledgers Completed</h2>
Despite the temporary disruption, the XRP Ledger (XRPL) achieved a significant <a href="https://36crypto.com/xrpl-achieves-major-100000000-ledgers-milestone-heres-what-it-means-for-xrp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">milestone</a> by completing its 100,000,000th ledger. This accomplishment, reported by XRPScan, underscores XRPL’s long-term stability and decentralized consensus. 
The event sparked excitement within the XRP community, with many celebrating its ongoing evolution. Vet (@Vet_X0), an active contributor to the XRPL ecosystem, noted that the milestone represents “100 million times of collaborative consensus and verified truth.” He emphasized that each ledger strengthens decentralization and reinforces transparency within the network. 
The completion of the 100 millionth ledger highlights XRPL’s ability to maintain continuous operation without significant disruption, further cementing its reputation as one of the most dependable decentralized networks in the blockchain industry. 
<h2 id="looking-ahead-automation-lessons-for-the-crypto-space">Looking Ahead: Automation Lessons for the Crypto Space</h2>
The BitGo incident, though resolved, serves as a reminder of the risks associated with automation in the crypto industry. Despite the stability of the XRP Ledger, technical mishaps can still cause temporary issues, illustrating the importance of maintaining rigorous checks and balances in automated processes. 
As the XRP community celebrates its new milestone, these lessons underscore the importance of continuous monitoring to ensure the integrity of blockchain networks. 
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