Algorand: v5 Mainnet goes live - 22 Aug 2026

Algorand v5.0.0 is now live on mainnet, introducing larger smart contracts, post-quantum accounts, and resource-based pricing.Larger smart contracts expand the amount of code and functionality that can be supported within a contract, while post-quantum accounts add post-quantum account support to the network.Resource-based pricing introduces a pricing approach tied to network resources. With all three capabilities available immediately, investors have new technical changes to evaluate when reassessing Algorand's utility and technical positioning. Because v5.0.0 is live on mainnet, these capabilities are part of the network's current release rather than a future roadmap item.The best tech in the game just got an upgrade.Algorand v5.0.0 is now live on mainnet.Smart contracts are now twice as large, with post-quantum accounts and resource-based pricing.