Update
Solana reduces slot time to 200 ms on mainnet
Solana activated 200‑millisecond slots on its mainnet on October 9, cutting the target slot time in half from the previous 400 ms. The change completes the SIMD‑0525 slot‑time reduction plan and sets a new mainnet target of 200 ms per slot. During the first full epoch after the adjustment, the network averaged 218.3 ms per slot, confirming the reduction is in effect. The upgrade’s impact on October trading activity and price movements has not yet been measured. The announcement has generated market excitement, with observers wondering if Solana can repeat the rally it experienced in September. Current price listings show BTC at $83,526, ETH at $2,529, and SOL at $111.