NEAR releases nearcore 2.14.0 RC with protocol and database upgrade
- —Release 2.14.0-rc.1 is labeled as a protocol and database upgrade
- —The burned-gas reward is reduced from 30% to 0%
- —Added the ml_dsa_verify host function for ML-DSA-65 signatures
- —Introduced a limit on the total size of allowed promise inputs
Why it matters: The upgrade affects node operators: they need a compatible version before protocol activation, while post-quantum signatures expand contract capabilities.
Source: Bitcoinist