Stellar Protocol 28 'Adapter' Upgrade Set for Testnet and Mainnet
Stellar's Protocol 28 'Adapter' upgrade is scheduled for testnet on August 27 and mainnet on September 16. It introduces three core changes to enhance consensus performance and Soroban smart contract development.
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