Avalanche has unveiled its Avalanche9000 testnet, marking the largest upgrade since its mainnet debut in September 2020. This significant update introduces technical enhancements aimed at reducing chain deployment costs by 99.9%, according to a company press release.

Key features include the ACP-77 proposal, enhancing flexibility for Avalanche Layer 1 validators, and the ACO-125, which cuts the base fee by 96%, simplifying customization and maintenance. Additionally, the upgrade supports Interchain Messaging, promoting interoperability among Layer 1s.

The network currently supports over 500 Layer 1s, hosting diverse applications from gaming to payment solutions.