You Won’t Believe What Solana Just Did! Block Capacity Soars by 20%! 🚀

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On Tuesday, like a caffeinated squirrel at a nut convention, the Solana network decided to pump up its block capacity by a staggering 20%. This means we’re now basking in the glow of 60 million compute units (CU)—a number so large it could make even an accountant weep with joy.

Mert Mumtaz, co-founder and CEO of Helius (which, let’s face it, sounds more like a character from a sci-fi novel than an infrastructure provider), was ecstatic enough to post on X about it. Apparently, this little upgrade means that Solana can now squeeze more transactions into each block, making for a delightful day for developers and users alike. Who knew technology could be so… productive?

“We used to be strapped to a measly 48 million CUs,” Mert stated—probably while doing a little happy dance. “Now, with these extra doodads, we’re living the high life!” And who doesn’t want lower fees and a user experience smoother than a silk sheet? Well, assuming the memecoins stay at bay. Remember January? When the network almost choked under the weight of a gajillion memecoins? Yes, even Trump got in on that action. 🚨

Block Capacity: Bigger is Always Better!

But wait, there’s more! According to the ever-optimistic proposal by Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs (another name that sounds more like a sandwich shop), there’s talk of cranking that block capacity up to a whopping 100 CUs! Because who doesn’t want to throw caution into the wind and take a joyride down high-capacity lane?

As Bruder elaborated, “The original block limits’ primary purpose was to ensure that the majority of network participants could keep up.” You know, the sort of thing you need during a Friday-night rave, where everyone has to dance at the same speed. But it seems our Solana friends are just too fast for their own good now. 🕺

Anyway, Mumtaz has a goal—at least double the current limit. Something tells me his next job will be aerial stuntman, given his lofty ambitions. 🎢

Solana Hits $200—The New Champagne of Crypto

Meanwhile, on Monday, Solana’s price shot up by 12% to over $202. That’s right! It appears that the market has decided to shower some love on Solana as if it were the new kid on the block at a high school dance. The token has been riding a wave, ballooning by 11% over the last week. Currently, it’s sitting pretty at just over $191.

But the real party is among firms cashing in on Solana’s success. Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp is gushing over their token treasury, nearing a million. One can only assume they have a secret vault full of glittering Solana tokens hidden somewhere fabulous.

Even Bitcoin mining giant Bit Mining is getting cozy in the Solana ecosystem. They’ve set their sights on raising up to $300 million. At this rate, they might as well start a Solana-themed reality show: “Keeping Up With the Crypto-cashers.” 🙌

Ethereum’s Gas Limit: Also Getting a Workout

And as if Solana were the only one flexing at the gym, Ethereum has been busy too. Its gas limit has crept up to just under 45 million units—marking the first substantial climb since February when it was a lowly 30 million. So, it seems everyone’s going big or going home this year.

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2025-07-24 09:30