WS #16249
Solana has successfully activated its 'Alpenglow' consensus protocol on mainnet-beta, replacing the TowerBFT system and cutting transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to approximately 150 milliseconds. This is described as the most ambitious upgrade since Ethereum's Merge, significantly enhancing the network's throughput and user experience. This technical milestone is a fundamental bullish catalyst for the Solana ecosystem and its associated tokens.
Solana Network Upgrade
Solana has successfully activated its 'Alpenglow' consensus protocol on mainnet-beta, replacing the TowerBFT system and cutting transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to approximately 150 milliseconds. This is described as the most ambitious upgrade since Ethereum's Merge, significantly enhancing the network's throughput and user experience. This technical milestone is a fundamental bullish catalyst for the Solana ecosystem and its associated tokens.