Solana has increased its block size by 20% to expand network capacity and transaction processing speed. The upgrade raises the blockchain’s computational capacity from 50 million to 60 million Compute Units (CUs) per block, enabling higher transaction throughput and reduced congestion during network peaks.
The enhancement was implemented via the community-endorsed governance proposal SIMD-0256, developed through collaboration between Andrew Fitzgerald and the Solana Validator Community. This decentralized approach prioritizes scalability while preserving network security and avoiding centralization risks, addressing critical demands of high-frequency decentralized applications.
At the time of implementation, Solana’s token traded around $190.85 with a market capitalization surpassing $102 billion despite a recent short-term price dip of approximately 12.80%. Industry analysts emphasize that the upgrade strategically positions Solana to meet institutional scalability expectations while maintaining compliance-ready decentralization standards.