Solana activates major voting overhaul targeting 150ms settlement
Solana's biggest network change since 2020 is live, with a new voting system aimed at roughly 150-millisecond settlement and no wallet changes for users.
Solana has deployed what the project describes as its most significant network change since 2020, introducing a new voting system intended to reduce settlement times to about 150 milliseconds. The upgrade is live, according to CoinDesk.
The change targets the mechanics by which validators vote on blocks, a core part of Solana's consensus process. Faster settlement could shorten waits for payments and deposits handled on the network.
What users need to know
- Existing wallets remain compatible, so users do not need to migrate.
- The upgrade focuses on consensus and voting mechanics rather than user-facing token changes.
- The roughly 150-millisecond settlement figure is a target for the new system.
The announcement positions the voting change as a foundational upgrade rather than a user-facing feature. Its practical effect will depend on how validators adopt and operate the new system.