Solana Consensus Upgrade Alpenglow Launches on Mainnet on October 21, Reducing Confirmation Time to 150 Milliseconds
Prefer us on GoogleThe new Solana consensus protocol Alpenglow will go live on Mainnet-beta around 22:50 on October 21. Developed by Anza over 18 months, Alpenglow will replace the consensus protocol TowerBFT that has been in place since the genesis and will remove the historical proof mechanism. The final confirmation time for transactions will be reduced from several seconds to approximately 150 milliseconds, with voting moving off-chain to free up block space for user transactions. The migration will be completed within a single slot. Alpenglow has already completed migration on the testnet and development network, undergoing simulated testing with 1,500 nodes and a bug bounty exceeding 25,000 SOL.
This content is provided for general informational purposes only and doesn't constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Any events, rewards, online promotions, or related information mentioned herein should not be considered a recommendation, solicitation, or invitation to purchase, sell, trade, or otherwise deal in any crypto assets. Crypto assets are highly volatile and may result in loss. The availability of WEEX services, products, and related events may vary by region. You are responsible for ensuring that your participation is in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
You may also like
Ethereum Staking: Interactive Brokers Launches Service for Eligible Clients via ZeroHash
Is Crypto in a Bear Market in 2026? 7 Indicators to Watch
Bitcoin's quantum-safe protection gets 82% cheaper as researchers race to secure 6 million exposed BTC
Bank of America Fund Manager Survey: Tech Stock Overweight Hits Six-Year High, Semiconductors Become Most Crowded Trade
The 3% cashback in Bitcoin with Square could reward purchases
Ledger suspends retail sales in Germany as wallet implant probe continues
Sky’s $4.4 billion liquidity disclosure shows why USDS cash-outs need a separate bank route
Bitcoin in Argentine Banks: Central Bank Defers Decision to a Second Term for Milei
DeepSigma launches RWA perpetuals demo with 77 traditional markets
Strive buys 3,311 Bitcoin as BTC holdings reach 32,773
Tesla, Alphabet, SanDisk, Intel: The Real Numbers to Watch This Earnings Season
Former PayPal President: How to Rebuild the Payment System in the Era of AI Agents After Apps and Buttons Disappear?
More than half of Ethena’s USDe backing is allocated to lending
Best Bitcoin staking platforms in 2026: BTC yield compared
Wall Street anticipates a new volatile day as oil halts its bullish rally
I asked Claude for a tier list of altcoins that have a chance to beat Bitcoin. The results are surprising
Why Are Public Chains Suddenly Betting on Quantum Resistance as Starknet Moves to L1?
On-chain Options Trading Volume Soars, Will Deribit’s Position Be Shaken?
Bitcoin: Crypto Sentiment Index Drops to 56, Down from 82 in August
Crypto Scam: A Fake Workshop Allegedly Operated During an International Event
Autheo THEO token plunges 92% after suspected bridge exploit
‘Leave’: Crypto Backlash Over French Proposal to Report Wallets Over $112K
Prince Group: UK freezes £8.9 million penthouse of alleged CFO
U.S. Stock Market to Introduce '23 Hours x 5 Days' Trading: Can Clearing and Data Systems Keep Up?
South Korea clears way for courts to seize and sell Bitcoin for unpaid debts under new November rules
Tether Freezes $10 Million Worth of USDT Related to $93 Million CryptoBilis Ledger Theft
Growth: IMF Cuts France to 0.4% and Upgrades All Its Neighbors
WEEX Highlights AI Trading and TradFi Expansion at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026
Has the Bull Market in U.S. Stocks Ended After a 131% Rise Over Four Years?
Veteran of Shiba Inu Community Exposes Fake Airdrop Scam! Warning Against Methods Targeting Cryptocurrency Wallets
Ethereum Staking: Interactive Brokers Launches Service for Eligible Clients via ZeroHash
Is Crypto in a Bear Market in 2026? 7 Indicators to Watch
Bitcoin's quantum-safe protection gets 82% cheaper as researchers race to secure 6 million exposed BTC
Bank of America Fund Manager Survey: Tech Stock Overweight Hits Six-Year High, Semiconductors Become Most Crowded Trade
The 3% cashback in Bitcoin with Square could reward purchases
Ledger suspends retail sales in Germany as wallet implant probe continues
