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The fastest of them all: Solana’s new Alpenglow protocol
Lately, the blockchain world has been all about speed and efficiency. Today, let’s dive into Solana’s latest upgrade — Alpenglow protocol. What does it promise, and when is it expected?
Solana is known as one of the fastest blockchains in the crypto world. But the team wanted to make it even better. That’s why they introduced a new system called the Alpenglow protocol to replace the old consensus mechanism — a method the network uses for transaction confirmation.
What does Alpenglow promise?
Alpenglow is a major upgrade that completely changes how Solana works behind the scenes. It’s designed to make the network faster, smoother, and more reliable for everyone.
Blazing-fast transactions — With the new consensus mechanism, Solana’s team aims to reduce confirmation times from approximately 400 milliseconds to an unbelievable 100–150 milliseconds — that’s practically instant.
Stronger stability — The Alpenglow protocol enhances data transfer across the network, enabling Solana to remain stable and efficient even under heavy usage.
When is the new protocol expected?
According to the developers’ release schedule, the Alpenglow rollout is expected before the end of the first half of 2025.
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