Solana Tests Upgrade to Reduce Transaction Finality Significantly
- The upgrade, named Alpenglow, aims to reduce transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to 150 milliseconds.
- Alpenglow has been tested on a smaller network for over four months before moving to Solana’s testnet.
- Validators must use Agave version 4.3, recommended by Anza on September 21.
- The tentative date for enabling Agave features on the main network is scheduled for September 28.
- Alternative validator programs, Firedancer and Frankendancer, do not support the current Alpenglow test.
This upgrade is crucial for enhancing Solana’s transaction speed and efficiency while maintaining user experience without requiring wallet changes. The upcoming switch will help validate the broader network’s readiness for this significant improvement.
If successful, the Alpenglow upgrade could drastically improve transaction finality from 12.8 seconds down to just 150 milliseconds, showcasing Solana’s commitment to scalability and performance.
