Solana Targets Institutions with Alpenglow Upgrade and 100.000 TPS

• Alpenglow update reduces completion time
• Solana Reaches Over 100.000 TPS in Tests
• Cost reduction expands network decentralization

Solana's (SOL) new Alpenglow upgrade is being touted as a game-changer in performance and attractiveness for large institutions. The proposal has already received near-unanimous support from validators and aims to drastically reduce block completion times, dropping them from 12,8 seconds to just 150 milliseconds.

This leap in speed elevates the network to a new level of efficiency. In recent tests, Solana surpassed 100.000 transactions per second (TPS), breaking the previous theoretical limit of 65 TPS. This number already puts the blockchain ahead of traditional systems like Visa, and far behind Ethereum, which processes between 15 and 45 TPS.

The community governance process for SIMD-0326: Alpenglow is complete. The proposal has passed:
98.27% voted Yes
1.05% voted No
0.69% voted Abstain
52% of stake cast a vote

— Solana Status (@SolanaStatus) September 2, 2025

In addition to the performance gains, Alpenglow brings a structural change to the validators' economic model. The new fixed fee of 1,6 SOL per epoch replaces the previous variable on-chain voting costs, which totaled approximately US$60 per year. The over 98% reduction in operational costs should encourage the entry of new validators, contributing to greater decentralization and security.

The update also incorporates the "20+20" fault tolerance model, keeping the network active even when 20% of the network is malicious and the other 20% is offline. This robust architecture is designed to attract institutions that require stable and reliable infrastructure.

From a strategic perspective, Solana has invested in the tokenized financial market and is already mentioned in analyses and institutional documents, including technical notes from the White House itself. Speculation about Solana ETFs is also gaining momentum, boosting market sentiment and strengthening the asset as a potential direct competitor to Ethereum.

The public testnet launch is scheduled for December 2025, during Solana Breakpoint, with the mainnet expected in the first quarter of 2026. By then, the combination of network speed, low operating costs, and potential ETF approval could solidify Solana as an institutional-grade blockchain, with performance comparable to systems like Nasdaq.