š Solana community just made history! The network has approved the Alpenglow consensus upgrade (SIMD-0326) with an incredible 99% support. This upgrade is set to slash block finality times from 12.8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds ā putting Solana on par with, or even faster than, Visa-level performance.
ā” The magic comes from two innovations: Votor, which finalizes blocks in as little as one round of voting, and Rotor, a new data propagation layer that speeds up block distribution. Together, they bring Solana closer to true real-time blockchain performance while keeping decentralization intact.
š Beyond speed, Alpenglow could reshape the ecosystem by reducing MEV and front-running opportunities, creating a fairer environment for traders and DeFi users. With fewer arbitrage windows and faster confirmations, the network is better equipped to support Web3 at scale.
š With deployment expected in early 2026, Solana isnāt just catching up to traditional finance ā itās aiming to leap ahead. The big question now: will this upgrade turn Solana into the go-to blockchain for payments, gaming, and institutional adoption?
