The Solana blockchain has implemented its SIMD-0256 upgrade, significantly increasing network capacity by raising the block Compute Unit (CU) limit from 48 million to 60 million. This enhancement has propelled Solana’s transaction throughput to approximately 1,700 transactions per second (TPS), outperforming numerous competing blockchain networks.
Solana’s scaling strategy emphasizes engineering efficiency through direct block-capacity expansion, contrasting with alternative approaches like Ethereum’s complex BLS vote aggregation mechanism. This upgrade delivers near-term performance improvements through streamlined design optimization rather than architectural overhauls.
Despite these technical advancements, Solana’s native token SOL experienced a 7.53% price correction, trading at $186 amid broader market volatility. Looking forward, Solana’s development roadmap targets a further increase to a 100 million CU block capacity limit, signaling continued commitment to network scaling.