# Ledgers Build Native Key Delegation for Issuers

Public ledgers will keep adding native, scoped permission delegation so regulated token issuers can keep master keys offline and hand narrow operating powers to separate accounts. Each new permission layer brings privilege-escalation flaws, which leads to staged activations, explicit 'don't delegate this yet' guidance and follow-up amendments. Custody design moves from external wallet tooling into protocol-level account models.

- Conviction: 24 / 100 (weakening)
- Horizon: Emerging (watchlist)
- Tracking since: 2026-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Last updated: 2026-10-12T14:07:13.213Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/trends/ledger-native-delegated-permissions
- Publisher: Polylog
- Affected regions: Global

## Recent score history

- 2026-10-11: 26
- 2026-10-12: 24

## Recent evidence

- [confirms] XRP Ledger Activates Delegated Permissions So Issuers Can Keep Master Keys Offline (2026-10-09): The XRP Ledger activated delegated permissions: an account can grant up to 10 narrow powers, such as approving customers or sending payments, to other accounts. Developers warn against delegating token burns until a separate fix closes a flaw that could let delegates create tokens.