The XRP Ledger (XRPL) community has long speculated about the fate of the first 32,569 ledger entries. With permanent record-keeping commencing from ledger 32,570, these initial blocks have been absent from public scrutiny for years. Recently, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer addressed these concerns, clarifying what happened to the missing blocks. By providing transparency and information, he aims to reassure XRP community members. This explanation is crucial as the XRP Ledger continues its development, evidencing Ripple’s commitment to maintaining integrity and trust within its ecosystem.