Consensus mechanism
Ethereum Weighs Hegotá Reset for Post-Quantum Security
Developers dropped quick slots but left FOCIL and a new consensus direction unresolved. Christine D. Kim described development as 'on pause.'
Hard Fork vs. Soft Fork: How Blockchain Upgrades Work
Older nodes can accept soft-fork blocks without understanding every new rule. A hard fork requires upgraded software to follow the changed network, but does not automatically create another coin.
Sei's Autobahn Consensus Vote Clears Quorum
SIP-6 would let validators propose transactions simultaneously, but a public testnet and security audits must precede activation.
Anza Sets Oct. 21 for Solana’s Alpenglow Mainnet Upgrade
The upgrade targets 150-millisecond finality, while validators and block-data providers face software changes before the switch.
Solana’s Alpenglow Goes Live on Devnet Ahead of Mainnet Migration
Anza is asking app developers to test programs and integrations as the upgrade moves validator voting off-chain. Mainnet activation remains pending.
Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Secures Approval, but Faces Challenges
Solana validators approved an update that aims to settle transactions in just 150 milliseconds.
