๐ Solana is getting a HYPERSPEED engine! โก
Breaking: Delphi Digital reveals "Alpenglow" โ Solana's monumental consensus upgrade, set to roll out in phases from early to mid-2026.
This isn't just an update; it's a complete overhaul.
๐ป OUT: Tower BFT & Proof-of-History (PoH)
๐บ IN: A new architecture designed for instant finality.
The mind-blowing numbers:
โฑ๏ธ Finalization time: 100-150 milliseconds
๐ Thatโs ~100x faster than the current ~12.8 seconds!
How? Meet the two new core components:
1๏ธโฃ Votor
A lightweight voting aggregation model that lets blocks reach finality in just 1-2 confirmation rounds. No more waiting.
2๏ธโฃ Rotor
A restructured block propagation mechanism using a stake-weighted relay path. Result? Propagation latency as low as 18 milliseconds (with sufficient bandwidth).
What this means:
โข Near-instant settlement.
โข Unmatched throughput for DeFi, trading, and consumer apps.
โข A colossal leap in network resilience and user experience.
Solana isn't just scaling; it's redefining the speed limit of blockchain.
๐ The race for ultimate performance is on.
DYOR No Financial advice!
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