AVALANCHE BLOCKCHAIN'S LARGEST-EVER UPGRADE GOES LIVE ON TESTNET

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Avalanche has launched Avalanche9000, its largest upgrade, making it easier to build apps and custom blockchains ("subnets") on the platform. Avalanche900 was launched on the testnet to reduce transaction and validator costs. Its key features include cheaper permissionless validators and lower fees. Avalanche has launched a $40 million grants program to incentivize developers to experiment and create.