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Stellar's Bell Upgrade Launches on Testnet Before Mainnet Vote

November 3, 2026, 7:28 PM UTC (2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Stellar's Bell upgrade has gone live on the testnet, allowing developers and validators to test the new features before a mainnet vote takes place. The upgrade is being evaluated ahead of a community decision on whether to deploy it to the main network.

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When a blockchain network wants to update its software — similar to how your phone gets operating system updates — it typically tests the changes first in a safe environment called a testnet.

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