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Model Context Protocol shifts to stateless transport for enhanced scalability

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has released a release candidate for its 2026-07-28 specification, introducing a significant rework of its transport layer. This update enables stateless transport, meaning any server in a fleet can handle any request without session-specific routing. Previously, requests were tied to a single server, hindering scalability and recovery; the new design makes each request self-contained, with shared state managed externally when necessary. AI

IMPACT Enhances scalability and resilience for LLM tool integrations, simplifying deployment and recovery.

RANK_REASON Release candidate for an open protocol specification. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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    MCP 2026-07-28 RC: Stateless Transport

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