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Solana cuts mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds in first step toward 200ms goal

The Block·August 22, 2026·1 min read
Solana cuts mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds in first step toward 200ms goal

Solana reduced mainnet slot time to 350 milliseconds, a first step toward a 200-millisecond goal. The change aims to speed up transaction confirmations without boosting overall network throughput. This technical update could improve user experience and network efficiency for Solana applications and traders.

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