Stellar has launched its Bell protocol upgrade on the testnet, marking a key step before a mainnet vote by validators scheduled for November 23. The upgrade, also known as Protocol 30, introduces smart-account features for businesses and optional post-quantum signature verification for smart contracts, enhancing security and transaction speed. Wallets and indexers need to update their software to support these changes. The upgrade aims to improve Stellar's cross-border transaction capabilities and overall network performance.
Stellar's Bell protocol upgrade is progressing with a mainnet vote scheduled for November 23. For readers following the broader cryptocurrency market, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Nov 04, 2026 13:21 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 40 rose and 9 fell today. Notable movers include EGLD at Rp62.077 (+2.71%, 87% buy orders), XRP at Rp23.161 (+2.48%, nearly balanced buy/sell orders), and SAND at Rp819 (+2.41%, predominantly sell orders).
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