Solana Sets a Date for Its Next Major Upgrade

Solana has scheduled its Alpenglow upgrade for October 21, which will replace the TowerBFT voting system and cut transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to a target of 150 milliseconds. The upgrade also removes vote transactions from blocks entirely, potentially improving throughput and network efficiency. A faster, more scalable Solana could strengthen its competitive position among layer-1 blockchains, making this a positive development for SOL holders and traders watching network fundamentals.