The Solana Foundation has successfully initiated its major layer-1 protocol network upgrade, codenamed “Alpenglow,” completely modernizing how the high-speed blockchain reaches consensus. The fundamental update permanently retires the legacy TowerBFT consensus model that has powered the ecosystem since 2020. By introducing optimized block-building logic and revised computer agreement protocols, the Alpenglow architecture aims to drive transaction finality down to an unprecedented 150 milliseconds, cementing the network’s position as a premier enterprise-grade ecosystem for ultra-fast digital payments and decentralized applications.
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