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Base Now Makes a Block Every 0.2 Seconds After Its Denim Upgrade

Unchained·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Base Now Makes a Block Every 0.2 Seconds After Its Denim Upgrade

Base now produces a block every 0.2 seconds after its Denim upgrade, switching from two-second blocks at 1 p.m. ET Thursday. This makes block-based timers run out 10 times faster. The upgrade significantly increases network throughput, enhancing transaction speed and efficiency for users on the Base network.

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