As of Jan. 21, Evernode (EVR), the XRP Ledger-based layer-2 scaling solution, has experienced a minor setback since its launch.
The glitch, detailed by Evernode on its X account, is attributed to the rapid expansion of node hosts, impacting transaction settlements.
XRPL’s Evernode Challenges for Growth
Despite the initial delay, Evernode’s launch garnered significant attention, evidenced by its participation in the EVR airdrop and the subsequent growth in node operators. The current hiccup, though affecting transaction settlements, is viewed as a sign of growth for the network and the evolution of the XRP Ledger.
Evernode Hosts
With the rapid increase in Hosts we are seeing a number of Xahau “heartbeat” txns not succeed, despite multiple retries.
This makes the Hook treat those Hosts as inactive. We’re investigating the cause and the fix.
More as soon as we know have the answer.
— Evernode – rEvernodee8dJLaFsujS6q1EiXvZYmHXr8
(@EvernodeXRPL) January 21, 2024
The Evernode/Xahau Explorer reflects the ongoing investigation, revealing sporadic transactions, including transfers of 31.69 EVR and 88.94 EVR. While the node glitch presents challenges, it is seen as an opportunity for the platform to enhance its protocol’s bandwidth in response to the burgeoning adoption.
The Evernode team plans to share more details as the investigation progresses. This incident aligns the L2 network with other protocols, like Solana and Shiba Inu’s Shibarium. They all face initial network challenges but successfully overcame them through targeted engineering efforts and upgrades.
Parallels are drawn with the experiences of other protocols, suggesting potential growth and stability ahead for XRPL’s L2 in the evolving landscape of layer-2 scaling solutions.
