$SOL #$SOL Solana Plans Major Upgrade with Alpenglow Consensus Protocol

Solana, one of the leading blockchain platforms known for its speed and scalability, is preparing for a major upgrade that could redefine its performance and user experience. The upcoming update introduces a new consensus protocol called Alpenglow, designed to deliver near-instant finality and significantly improve transaction speed.

Currently, Solana uses a combination of Proof of History (PoH) and Tower BFT to validate transactions. While these systems have helped the network achieve high throughput, the new Alpenglow protocol aims to take performance even further. It will replace the existing mechanisms with two innovative components: Votor and Rotor. These are designed to streamline consensus, allowing transactions to be confirmed faster and more efficiently.