Solana Proposes Major Network Change to Boost Efficiency
Solana, a high-performance blockchain, is considering a significant change to its network. The SIMD-0370 proposal, backed by Jump Crypto's Firedancer team, aims to remove the current fixed limit of 60 million compute units per block. This move comes ahead of Solana's biggest upgrade yet, Alpenglow.
The SIMD-0370 proposal argues that the artificial cap on compute units hinders the network's full potential. It suggests that validators, who process transactions and secure the network, should be able to handle as many transactions as their hardware allows. This would encourage competition for higher fees, potentially increasing network efficiency.
However, the proposal has sparked concerns about centralization and technical risks. Critics worry that removing block limits could lead to a few powerful validators dominating the network. Currently, validators that frequently skip blocks due to hardware limitations or software inefficiencies face reduced rewards, encouraging upgrades or optimization.
The SIMD-0370 plan relies on features introduced in the Alpenglow upgrade, such as the 'skip-vote' mechanism and components Votor and Rotor. Recently, the Alpenglow upgrade passed with overwhelming support, receiving 98.27% approval from validators.
The SIMD-0370 proposal seeks to unlock Solana's full potential by removing block limits. While it promises increased efficiency, it also raises concerns about centralization. As Solana prepares for the Alpenglow upgrade, the community awaits further discussions and potential adjustments to the SIMD-0370 plan.
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