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Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same

The network is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, giving apps fresher blockchain data and validators shorter control windows while reducing the amount of work allowed in each slot.

Solana speeds up blocks by 17%, but transaction capacity stays the same
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The network is cutting its target slot time to 250 milliseconds, giving apps fresher blockchain data and validators shorter control windows while reducing the amount of work allowed in each slot.

Crypto prices move fast — any price figures above are as reported by the source on its publish date, not as of today.

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