Solana’s network clock has accelerated again, with block times falling 17% in the latest speed upgrade, according to Decrypt. The change makes the network produce fresh blocks more quickly. However, the upgrade is focused on freshness rather than capacity, meaning the reported improvement concerns timing and does not represent an increase in the network’s overall capacity. The development adds to Solana’s ongoing performance profile as the blockchain continues to adjust how quickly its network activity is recorded. For SOL market watchers, the key detail is the distinction between faster block timing and greater throughput: the latest change improves how frequently new blocks appear, while the source does not report any corresponding capacity expansion. Decrypt published its report on September 19, 2026.
