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Key highlights: Zilliqa just rolled out a major software upgrade called v9.3.0 to improve their coding language Scilla. This should make the platform even smoother and more user-friendly for developers building on top of it. In a show of confidence, crypto powerhouse Binance announced they’re fully supporting the upgrade. The Zilliqa blockchain has initiated a major network upgrade with the release of version 9.3.0. In a sign of growing industry support, leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has also announced that it will support the upgrade. We’re thrilled to announce that the v9.3.0 mainnet upgrade is on the horizon and is set to go live today (January 3, 2024, 09:00 UTC). This significant network upgrade embodies our continuous effort to enhance the Zilliqa network’s capabilities and efficiency. The network… — Zilliqa (@zilliqa) January 3, 2024 What’s new in Zilliqa v9.3.0? Zilliqa announced the impending upgrade via a tweet on January 3rd stating that the network will be upgrading its programming language Scilla to version 0.7.0. According to the project’s Github, the new version includes several developer-focused improvements such as simplified parsing, type checking, and tooling enhancements. The upgrade represents the continued evolution of Zilliqa’s technology as it aims to court more builders to its platform. Scilla, Zilliqa’s smart contract language, has been identified as a key differentiator. With each new version, the experience for developers is refined. Like any complex software, upgrades are necessary to squash bugs, optimize performance, and take advantage of emerging best practices. Binance throws support behind the upgrade In a sign of confidence in Zilliqa, major exchange Binance announced that it will support the upgrade, scheduled for January 3rd, 2024 at 09:00 UTC. The exchange clarified that token deposits and withdrawals on the Zilliqa network would be suspended briefly during the transition period, but trading would not be…

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