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Algorand MainNet and TestNet updated to version 2.8.0

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Algorand has updated its MainNet and TestNet to version 2.8.0.

This maintenance release introduces devMode for local private networks, improves support for non-UTF-8 data in asset fields, and provides infrastructure to support the upcoming AVM 1.0.

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Forum: Announcements TestNet and MainNet Update: 2.8.0

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