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Protocol Release

Algorand BetaNet receives version 4.3.0 with SHA-512 block headers and falcon_verify opcode

The go-algorand project released version 4.3.0 of the Algorand BetaNet consensus upgrade on September 3, 2025. The update adds SHA-512 hashing to block headers for post-quantum resiliency, enables the falcon_verify opcode, and introduces a transaction access list for improved resource management.

Developers using the SDK or running custom block followers may need to update their software to maintain compatibility with the new logic signature formats introduced in this release.

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xGov Release
Reti v1.4.0 adds xGov pool enrollment, institutional support page, and W3 Wallet compatibility

The Reti interface adds a banner for validator managers to request xGov pool enrollment and an option to request enrollment during pool creation. The update also adds pool enrollment statuses to the dashboard and requires the VITE_XGOV_REGISTRY_APP_ID environment variable.

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Release Protocol
Go-Algorand 4.1.2 reverts box API pagination changes

The Go-Algorand software update version 4.1.2 reverts recent changes to box API pagination. This release specifically removes the previous implementations of box list paging to restore previous behavior.

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Release Protocol
Go-Algorand 4.1.1 deployed to MainNet and TestNet

The Go-Algorand software has been updated to version 4.1.1, which introduces improvements to P2P networking, API enhancements, and bandwidth optimizations. Key changes include stateless vote compression, support for RISC-V builds, and a new auto-incrementing version field for applications.

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