Toly: Solana Network's Major Upgrade 'Alpenglow' to Launch as Early as Next Quarter

BlockBeats News, May 6th, Solana co-founder Toly announced at Consensus Miami 2026 that Solana's significant network upgrade, named "Alpenglow," is expected to be launched this year, possibly as early as the next quarter. Toly stated that the Alpenglow upgrade will bring transaction confirmation speed close to the physical limit of "light speed," enhancing the network's speed, reliability, and transaction finality. This marks a shift for Solana from its early focus on innovation to a more mature stage emphasizing performance guarantees and reliability, which is crucial for time-sensitive applications like financial applications.