Solana network upgrade targets 200 millisecond block times
Image: Crypto.newsSolana's network upgrade reduces the target block time to 200 milliseconds from the original 400-millisecond configuration. It allows five block-production opportunities per second. Anza, developer of the Agave validator client, is behind the change. Validator block-production windows fall to 800 milliseconds, and per-slot computing capacity is reduced. A separate Alpenglow upgrade targets transaction finality near 150 milliseconds, compared with about 12.8 seconds. Reports differ on whether the 200-millisecond change is pending or already activated.
Key points
- The upgrade reduces Solana's target block time to 200 milliseconds from an original 400 milliseconds.
- It allows Solana to target five block-production opportunities per second.
- Anza, developer of Solana's Agave validator client, is behind the upgrade.
- Validator block-production windows are shortened to 800 milliseconds.
- A separate Alpenglow upgrade targets finality near 150 milliseconds, compared with about 12.8 seconds.
Why it matters
Shorter slots could improve transaction responsiveness for Solana applications such as decentralized trading platforms and market makers. The change also reduces how long individual validators control block production.
What's unclear
Reports differ on whether the 200-millisecond slot upgrade is still pending or has been activated on mainnet.
A mainnet activation date for the Alpenglow consensus upgrade has not been announced.
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CryptoSlate
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Solana doubles block production speed to 200ms as network prepares for Alpenglow upgrade
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto.news
- Confirmed by CryptoSlate
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