Exploring XRPL Batch Transactions: A Developer’s Perspective

As part of my ongoing work building on the XRP Ledger, I’ve recently been testing out Batch (XLS-56d) transactions, and I’m excited to share why I think this feature is a game-changer for developers and users alike.

So what is Batch? In short, it allows you to bundle up to eight transactions — each from a different account — into one atomic submission. That means no more partial failures and no more paying full fees on every single transaction inside a sequence. Everything succeeds together or fails together, and you save both XRP and code complexity along the way.

In our testing, we put Batch to work on Gen3’s token-launcher flow. Previously, this required 13+ separate transaction calls to get everything lined up. With Batch, we reduced that entire process to just two bundled transactions. The impact was immediate: less XRP spent on fees, fewer moving parts, and a simpler developer experience.

One of the biggest pain points we were able to eliminate was our old server-side trust-line queue. In the past, utility and community wallets had to manage these individually, but now they can multi-sign inside the same batch. The user just submits a single pre-signed blob, and every TrustSet is established at once. It’s cleaner, faster, and much easier to maintain.

A key part of making this work was a helper function hidden in the xrpl.js integration tests — a tip of the hat to Mayukha for pointing it out. This helper assembles and signs the outer Batch, making it far simpler to package everything up correctly.

Looking ahead, wallet support is the next big milestone. Xaman already streamlines multi-account signing and has Batch on its public roadmap (see issue #352). Joey Wallet is marketing full XRPL coverage, which makes Batch adoption a natural fit. Once wallets catch up, users will have seamless access to Batch-powered flows without needing deep technical knowledge.

Why does this matter? Atomic multi-account bundles unlock a whole new level of on-chain automation:
- One-click payroll distributions.
- NFT mints paired with instant payments.
- Gas-saving token airdrops.
- Complex flows that were previously too costly or fragile to run reliably.

For developers, Batch is one of the most exciting upgrades to XRPL in recent years. It slashes friction, saves costs, and opens the door to entirely new use cases. I’m looking forward to seeing how the community puts it to work.

Watch my full walkthrough video below