Algorand releases update 3.13.1 for MainNet and TestNet
Algorand released version 3.13.1 of its node software on December 20, 2022, for both MainNet and TestNet. The release removes all deprecated v1 REST API endpoints, requiring node operators to transition to the v2 API, and introduces a new automated subcommand for deleting partkeys.
The update also improves transaction processing performance and adds new telemetry metrics for the txpool and transaction handler.
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