Algorand network updated to version 3.15.0 with a simulate endpoint, connection deduplication, and an algorithmic node follower mode
Algorand released version 3.15.0 of its protocol software on March 22, 2023, for both MainNet and TestNet. The update adds a simulate endpoint for evaluating transactions locally, networking optimizations including connection deduplication, support for algocfg profiles, an algorithmic node follower mode, and a new private network template for local testing.
The Foundation's announcement lists these as the key changes in 3.15.0. No further detail on implementation specifics or performance impact was provided in the announcement.
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