The fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment has support from 33 of 35 trusted validators tracked by XRPL Dashboard as of November 2, 2026

How blockchain protocols make collective decisions about upgrades, funding, and rules, whether through on-chain voting, off-chain social consensus, or foundation stewardship.

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