Solana will reduce its target slot time to 200 milliseconds on October 9, doubling the frequency of block production from 2.5 to 5 blocks per second. To balance this, the compute limit per block will decrease from 37.5 million to 30 million units, and the leader window for validators will shorten, potentially reducing transaction delays. Validators will need to vote more frequently, increasing operational demands and costs. The upgrade follows previous reductions in slot time and aims to improve network speed and efficiency, with real-world effects to be observed post-activation.
Solana's network upgrade is scheduled for October 9, 2026. For readers following the cryptocurrency market, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 09, 2026 11:02 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 14 rose and 35 fell today. Notable movers include UNI at Rp131.271 with a -6.81% change, MANA at Rp1.708 with a -6.36% change, and AVAX at Rp184.367 with a -6.35% change.
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