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Go-Algorand 3.24.0 adds Golang 1.21 support and experimental asset support for the account endpoint API

The Algorand DevOps team released version 3.24.0 of the Go-Algorand software for both MainNet and TestNet on May 20, 2024. The update brings Golang 1.21 support, experimental full asset support for the account endpoint API, and full log support for blocks.

The release includes a migration that may take a few minutes to complete. Developers are advised to update nodes progressively to maintain uptime during the migration window.

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xGov-195 approved: Frostbits Solutions to develop Arcpay

Arcpay is a proposed open-source payment processing platform designed to help businesses and developers integrate Algorand payments into web-based applications. The platform will support transactions for ALGO, Algorand Standard Assets (ASAs), and real-world assets (RWAs) through fixed-price sales and various auction types. The proposal requests 149,000, with a target completion date of August 31, 2024.

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xGov#200 proposes Biatec on-chain identity verification for Algorand accounts

The xGov#200 proposal outlines an identity solution designed to help users link verified identities to their Algorand accounts. The project aims to meet EU regulatory requirements like MiCA and allow decentralized applications to verify account standing, while also implementing an activity ranking system to provide benefits such as improved pricing on decentralized exchanges.

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xGov Voting Session 4 opens on 10 May with 22 proposals

The fourth xGov voting session begins on 10 May and runs until 3 June. All xGov entities in Term Pools 1 through 4 are required to participate in this session to maintain their eligibility.