XRP Ledger validator Vet has pushed back against broader “reset” narratives surrounding XRP, stressing that the only confirmed reset ahead concerns XRPL’s Testnet and Devnet—not the live XRP Ledger Mainnet.
“The only reset that’s coming is the one for the XRP Ledger Testnet and Devnet,” Vet said.
The comment comes as Ripple prepares to reset both developer networks later this month. Official XRP Ledger documentation confirms that Testnet and Devnet will be reset on Nov. 25, 2026 to improve full-history server stability.
Crucially, the reset has no effect on XRP held on Mainnet, Mainnet transactions, or the live XRP Ledger.
“Great Financial Reset”
Those theories often connect XRP with central-bank settlement, tokenized assets, debt restructuring or a major shift away from the existing monetary system. However, there is no confirmed XRPL mechanism, Ripple announcement or official financial policy showing that such a reset would automatically reprice XRP to extreme levels.
By saying the “only reset” coming is the Testnet and Devnet reset, Vet is effectively separating a real, scheduled XRPL infrastructure event from the much broader speculative “Great Financial Reset” narrative circulating among XRP holders.
XRP Ledger Mainnet Is Not Being Reset
Vet further clarified in a response that the operation “has nothing to do with XRP or the main net,” explaining that it is being carried out to recover from an infrastructure problem involving a full-history server.
XRPL documentation confirms this distinction.
The scheduled operation affects only Testnet and Devnet. XRP Ledger Mainnet, Xahau and the Hooks Testnet will continue operating normally.
Testnet is designed to resemble Mainnet closely enough for developers to test applications without putting real funds at risk. Devnet serves a different purpose, providing an environment where developers can experiment with proposed or upcoming features.
Test XRP on these networks is also entirely separate from real XRP on Mainnet and is intended solely for development purposes.
Accordingly, regular XRP holders do not need to move tokens, generate new wallets or take any action because of the upcoming reset.
Why XRPL Testnet Needs a Reset
The reset became necessary after the single full-history server supporting Testnet crashed and could not be recovered without clearing the network.
Developers are increasing server storage capacity as part of the work, which is intended to improve stability and reduce how frequently Testnet requires future resets.
The maintenance is scheduled for Nov. 25 between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific time, equivalent to 01:00–02:00 UTC on Nov. 26.
This is infrastructure maintenance rather than a change to XRP’s supply, transaction history or Mainnet consensus.
The distinction is particularly important following heightened attention around XRP Ledger infrastructure. The Crypto Basic recently reported that the XRPL Foundation is taking a larger role in distributing software and strengthening network infrastructure.
Test Accounts, Balances and Transactions Will Be Wiped
While Mainnet remains unaffected, developers using the two test environments will see a complete reset of their existing data.
The operation will erase:
- Testnet and Devnet accounts
- Transaction histories
- Test XRP balances
- Account settings
- Offers
- Automated market makers
- Escrows
- Other ledger objects
Testnet’s amendment status will then be restored to match Mainnet.
Developers who need to continue testing afterward must obtain new test XRP from the faucet and recreate the required accounts and ledger objects.
Certain infrastructure details will remain unchanged, including important network URLs, network IDs and validator configurations.
Developers running their own xrpld servers connected to Testnet or Devnet will also need to clear their local database data and restart their servers following the reset.
Development Continues Around Major XRPL Features
The reset arrives while several major XRP Ledger features remain under development or validator review.
The native XRP Ledger Lending Protocol recently gained additional validator support, while other upgrades continue expanding XRPL beyond its traditional payments functionality.
Development environments such as Testnet and Devnet are important because they allow those features and integrations to be tested before exposure to real assets.
XRPL developers have also shown a willingness to intervene when technical risks are discovered. In October, a critical XRPL payment-engine vulnerability was patched before any evidence of Mainnet exploitation emerged.
The Nov. 25 reset represents a much more routine infrastructure matter.
For XRP holders, the central point is simple: the live XRP Ledger is not being reset, and real XRP balances will not be affected.