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bitcoin newsOct 9, 2026AI summary

Solana Nears Final Step Toward 200-Millisecond Blocks

Solana is nearing the end of a seven-week effort to double its block production frequency, with higher costs and tighter operating windows for validators.

Solana Nears Final Step Toward 200-Millisecond Blocks

Solana is approaching the final stage of an upgrade aimed at cutting block times in half to 200 milliseconds, according to CoinDesk.

The change follows a seven-week effort to increase how frequently the network produces blocks. Once completed, blocks would be generated at twice the previous rate.

The faster schedule also brings operational trade-offs. Validators face increased costs and less time to carry out their work under the tighter block-production cycle.

Source: CoinDesk

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