BetaNet v4.5.1 brings Algorand Virtual Machine enhancements, DHTMode config, and peer-to-peer networking optimizations
Algorand released BetaNet v4.5.1 of go-algorand on 6 February 2026. The update includes enhancements to the Algorand Virtual Machine, a new DHTMode configuration for clients, and optimizations for peer-to-peer and hybrid networking modes.
The release is part of the ongoing iteration on the go-algorand client, with the DHTMode setting giving operators a new configuration option for how clients connect across the network. Further details on the individual changes were not published alongside the release note.
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