EdgeDB 2.0 introduces significant advancements to the database, enhancing its capabilities and user experience with features like a built-in admin UI, a new top-level GROUP statement in EdgeQL, object-level security, and range types, along with an official Rust client library. This update continues to build on EdgeDB's goal of bridging the object-relational gap by allowing for intuitive data modeling and querying without the need for ORMs or middleware, thereby simplifying the software stack and improving performance. The new version supports a modern query language, a robust migration system, and global variables that facilitate context-aware access control at the schema level. Additionally, the release includes improvements to the binary protocol, support for efficient local development, and plans for future enhancements like EXPLAIN commands, role-based access control, and EdgeDB Cloud, a managed service for easy deployment. These features underline EdgeDB's commitment to rapid innovation and community engagement, aiming to transform how developers interact with relational databases.