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Algorand protocol upgrade introduces performance improvements and new features

A protocol upgrade on the Algorand blockchain introduces new features designed to increase network performance. The changes are live on-chain as of the May 14, 2026 update.

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Go-Algorand 4.7.0 adds cursor-based pagination for application boxes and a rekey-to flag

The Algorand DevOps team has released Go-Algorand 4.7.0, which introduces cursor-based pagination for application boxes and a new --rekey-to flag for calling applications. The update also includes optimizations for the box assembler, logging improvements, and fixes for race conditions in asset creation and logging.

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AlgoKit CLI documentation migrated to Astro Starlight and published as a pre-release

The Algorand Foundation has updated the AlgoKit CLI documentation to use the Astro Starlight framework, moving from static GitHub markdown files to a dedicated site hosted on GitHub Pages. The update includes a new sidebar navigation system, a home page, and a specialized build script to automate the generation of CLI reference pages.

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Go-Algorand 4.6.0 introduces paginated application endpoints and fixes P2P, Kmd, and ledger bugs

The Go-Algorand 4.6.0 release introduces updates to the Algod API, including a new paginated endpoint for applications and improved delta tracking for assets and applications. The update also addresses connection management for the P2P network and fixes several bugs related to the Kmd, ledger, and network stream management.