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The fix1578 Amendment, identified by Amendment ID FBD513F1B893AC765B78F250E6FFA6A11B573209D1842ADC787C850696741288, brings valuable refinements to the XRP Ledger. It focuses on enhancing transaction clarity and result code accuracy, making the network more user-friendly.
Clearer Result Codes
Result codes are crucial in understanding the outcome of transactions on a blockchain. They provide users with essential information about the success or failure of their actions. The fix1578 Amendment addresses result codes for two specific transaction types:
1. OfferCreate Transactions:
- Prior to the amendment, OfferCreate transactions that used the tfFillOrKill flag and were subsequently killed would result in a tesSUCCESS code. This could be confusing as the offer did not execute successfully.
- With the fix1578 Amendment enabled, OfferCreate transactions utilizing the tfFillOrKill flag and getting killed now return a more appropriate result code, tecKILLED. This change ensures that users clearly understand the outcome of their offers.
2. TrustSet Transactions:
- TrustSet transactions are used to establish trust lines between accounts on the XRP Ledger. Some trust lines may have negative balances, making it impossible to enable certain settings like the “No Ripple” flag.
- Before the amendment, when a TrustSet transaction attempted to enable the “No Ripple” flag on a trust line with a negative balance, it would still return a tesSUCCESS code. This could be misleading as the intended setting change did not occur.
- The fix1578 Amendment rectifies this by introducing a more accurate result code, tecNO_PERMISSION, in situations where the “No Ripple” flag cannot be enabled due to a negative balance. This ensures that users are aware of the specific issue preventing the desired change.
The fix1578 Amendment is a positive step towards improving transaction clarity on the XRP Ledger. By providing more accurate and descriptive result codes for OfferCreate and TrustSet transactions, it enhances the user experience and reduces potential confusion. Users can now make informed decisions based on the precise outcome of their actions, ultimately contributing to a more user-friendly network.
