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CryptoMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 10 October 2026•Updated 10 October 2026•
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Solana Mainnet Activates SIMD-0525 Upgrade to Reduce Block Times to 200ms

Key Facts

1Solana mainnet has activated the SIMD-0525 upgrade, reducing block slot times to 200 milliseconds.
2The upgrade doubles block frequency and cuts epoch duration from approximately two days to roughly one day.

Solana mainnet has activated the SIMD-0525 upgrade, reducing block slot times to 200 milliseconds. Tokenpost reported that this move doubles the block production frequency compared to the network's original genesis-era rates, effectively increasing processing speeds.

The upgrade also cuts the duration of an epoch—a defined period used to organize network operations—from approximately two days to roughly one day. These technical advancements are part of Solana's roadmap to enhance network throughput and long-term scalability efficiency.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Major·

    Update: Solana outperformed Ethereum in application revenue during the seven days ending October 10, 2026. According to recent data, Solana-based applications generated $38.2 million in revenue, significantly surpassing the $11.7 million recorded by the Ethereum network during the same period.

  2. Notable·

    Update: Network performance remained stable following the successful activation, with SOL trading at $109.84 on October 10, 2026. Reports confirmed that technical operations have stabilized alongside current price levels.

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