Blockchain networks Solana and Ethereum have executed significant upgrades to increase block capacity, targeting improved scalability and reduced transaction costs amid growing network demand.
Solana increased its block capacity by 20%, reaching 60 million compute units (CUs) to alleviate congestion from high transaction volumes. Future proposals aim to double this capacity further to 100 million CUs while maintaining network stability.
Following Solana’s enhancement, its native token SOL surged past $200, reflecting positive market sentiment and attracting increased institutional interest in the network.
Concurrently, Ethereum implemented its own scalability solution by raising the block gas limit to nearly 45 million units. This marks Ethereum’s first major gas limit adjustment since February, addressing similar challenges with throughput and transaction fees.
These parallel upgrades by both networks prioritize enhanced user experience through higher transaction throughput, lower fees, and robust infrastructure development for expanding blockchain adoption.