RippleX Develops Zero Knowledge Proofs for Privacy on XRPL

Ripple is working on a big upgrade for the XRP Ledger. Its developer team RippleX is building zero knowledge proofs also called ZK-proofs. The goal is simple: make XRPL more private, more secure and more powerful for real world use.

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This is not just an idea on paper. RippleX says this work is already in the research and testing stage. In Ripple’s Onchain Economy video series, Aanchal Malhotra, Head of Research at RippleX, said ZK-proofs are now a top priority for the team. In short, Ripple wants XRPL to stay fast and cheap. But also become smarter and more private.

What Are Zero Knowledge Proofs?

Zero knowledge proofs let you prove something is true without sharing the actual data. Think of it like this. You want to prove you are over 18. Instead of showing your full ID, a ZK-proof can confirm your age without revealing your birthday or name. In crypto, this means users and businesses can prove things like balances, payments or rules without exposing private details. This gives privacy without breaking trust.

What RippleX Is Actually Building

XRPL was created long before ZK technology became popular. So RippleX is not just adding a plugin. They are designing a custom system that fits XRPL’s structure. Their plan uses a hybrid model. Some ZK features will be built directly into XRPL for speed and safety. Other ZK tools will live in a programmable layer so developers can choose what works best for their apps. This gives flexibility. One app may need strong privacy. Another may need fast verification. RippleX wants both to work smoothly.

Why This Upgrade Is Important

First, it brings real privacy. Not hidden activity, but smart privacy. Businesses can share only what is needed with banks, auditors or regulators. The rest stays private. Second, it improves cross-chain security. Today, many crypto bridges rely on trusted middlemen. ZK-proofs replace trust with math. The system checks proofs instead of trusting people. Third, it helps scaling. Heavy work can run on Layer-2 networks. These systems send small proofs back to XRPL. XRPL stays fast and simple, while apps become more powerful.

The Big Picture for XRPL

RippleX is moving ZK-proofs from research into real testing. The plan is to give XRPL:

• Better privacy for users and businesses
• Safer cross-chain transfers
• A path for advanced apps without slowing the network

XRPL will stay focused on what it does best fast settlement and low fees. But now it can also support modern Web3 apps, private finance and secure global payments. This is how Ripple wants to build the next version of the on-chain economy. Simple, fast and finally private. Privacy is no longer a bonus feature. It is becoming a core part of blockchain and RippleX is making sure XRPL is ready for that future.