The Solana network is preparing for a major technological leap that could nearly double the size of each block. The goal is to enhance transaction throughput and ease the congestion that has challenged the network in the past. A new proposal submitted by Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, suggests increasing compute units (CU) per block from the current 60 million to 100 million.

Bruder explains that Solana’s current technical capabilities and validator performance now allow for this step without major risk. Unlike in the past—when block limits were set to ensure validators could keep up—today’s optimization and infrastructure improvements open the door to greater efficiency.


🔹 From 60 to 100 Million CU

If approved, Solana will be able to process more transactions per block, potentially reducing network congestion dramatically. Users would benefit from faster confirmations and lower fees, while developers would gain more flexibility to build complex applications.

However, Bruder warns that larger blocks could increase execution times and put strain on parts of the infrastructure not directly tied to validators—such as third-party nodes and wallets.

🔍 What Does the Increased Block Capacity Mean for Solana Users?

This proposal follows a recent upgrade that increased Solana’s block capacity from 48 million to 60 million CU—a 20% jump that, according to Helius Labs CEO Mert Mumtaz, helped reduce fees and improve user experience.

Mumtaz also believes the upgrade allowed developers greater "expressiveness"—the ability to build more complex programs and smart contracts.


🔹 Responding to Past Network Congestion

Solana has previously struggled during high-demand periods, such as the memecoin trading frenzy earlier this year. The 60 million CU limit helped stabilize the network. If the proposed 100 million CU limit is implemented, Solana could be better prepared to handle future transaction spikes—while maintaining its status as one of the fastest blockchain networks.


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