Back to News
Stellar: Bell (Protocol 30) upgrades the mainnet - 23 Nov 2026

Stellar will activate the Bell (Protocol 30) mainnet upgrade on 23 Nov 2026, updating the protocol used by its live network.Bell brings smart accounts built for business use at scale. It also starts work on quantum-safe signatures and faster ledgers. For XLM holders, the main implication is stronger network capabilities for enterprise use, with smart accounts expanding the protocol's support for businesses.Introducing Bell (Protocol 30).Bell is designed to make smart accounts ready for businesses at scale and begin work on quantum-safe signatures and faster ledgers.Testnet upgrade: Nov 3Mainnet upgrade: Nov 23Learn more in the upgrade guide👇
More crypto intelligence
- Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $82,000 as Institutional Expansion Balances ETF Outflows
- Zcash Is More Like AI Than Bitcoin, Says Cameron Winklevoss: Predicts ZEC Price Could Eventually Top $5,000
- Compound jumps 27%, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether
- OriginTrail: NeuroSymbolic Marketplace moves to mainnet - Oct 2026