Stellar: Adapter Protocol 28 enters mainnet vote - 16 Sep 2026

Stellar's announcement says Adapter (Protocol 28) will proceed to a mainnet vote after the scheduled testnet vote. The upgrade is described as designed for builders, and Stellar points readers to a BuildOnStellar thread for a detailed look at what to expect.The mainnet vote is the decision point for Protocol 28. Its outcome determines whether the announced network improvements move closer to deployment, linking the vote to a governance decision rather than an immediate network change. The vote itself does not show that the upgrade has been deployed or that builders are using it. Those outcomes require steps after the decision.Introducing Adapter (Protocol 28), designed for builders. The dates you need to know ⬇️✔️ August 27th: Testnet vote✔️ September 16th: Mainnet voteCheck out the thread from for a detailed look at what to expect from the upgrade.