Solana Targets Near-Instant Finality as Alpenglow Upgrade Heads to Vote

Solana, a leading blockchain platform known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, is setting its sights on achieving near-instant finality for transactions as it prepares for the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, which is set to be put to a vote in the near future. This significant upgrade aims to enhance the platform's overall performance, ensuring that transactions are confirmed and finalized almost immediately, thereby improving user experience and encouraging more developers to build on the Solana network. As the countdown to the vote begins, stakeholders and community members are eagerly anticipating the potential impact of the Alpenglow upgrade on the ecosystem. source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/08/28/solana-targets-near-instant-finality-as-alpenglow-upgrade-heads-to-vote