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ARC-16 defines a convention for declaring traits in NFT metadata

ARC-16 is a finalized Algorand standard that establishes a method for declaring traits within the metadata of Non-Fungible Tokens. It reached final status on the ARCs standards track on January 4, 2022.

The standard is published on the ARCs GitHub repository, where it is listed under its full title: Convention for declaring traits of an NFT.

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Algorand protocol updated to version 3.2.2 on MainNet and TestNet

The Algorand protocol has been updated to version 3.2.2 on both the MainNet and TestNet networks. This release includes a bug fix for catchup sessions and a compatibility enhancement for partkeyinfo, but it does not contain a consensus upgrade.

Protocol Release
Algorand MainNet and TestNet updated to version 3.2.1

The Algorand protocol has been updated to version 3.2.1 on both the MainNet and TestNet. This release includes new ABI support for the 'goal' tool, several bug fixes across the ledger and developper tools, and an update to the GPG public keys for apt users. The update does not contain a consensus or protocol upgrade.

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Algorand Indexer 2.8.0 updates accounting logic to align with Algod

The Algorand Indexer has been updated to version 2.8.0, which includes a complete overhaul of the accounting logic to ensure consistency with Algod. This update is not backward compatible with version 2.6.5 and requires a full rebuild with a new database.