Solana is laying the groundwork for a rebound by announcing a major upgrade this year aimed at simultaneously enhancing “speed” and “security.”
According to investment media outlet The Motley Fool on February 12 (local time), Solana (SOL) plans to elevate its network performance through two key technological updates in 2026. The first is the introduction of a new consensus protocol called “Alpenglow,” and the second is the official launch of the high-speed validator software “Firedancer.”
Alpenglow is a consensus protocol designed to replace the existing transaction validation system, with the goal of reducing transaction finality time from the current 12–13 seconds to around 100–150 milliseconds. In terms of security, it is engineered to provide so-called “20+20” resilience, maintaining network safety even if 20% of validator nodes act maliciously and an additional 20% go offline.
Firedancer is a validator client software that dramatically improves transaction processing capacity. In testing environments, it has reportedly processed up to 1 million transactions per second (tps). Compared to the existing validator software “Agave,” it also offers enhanced bug resistance. The structure has been redesigned to separate each validator’s tasks into independent “tiles,” so that if an issue occurs, only the affected component needs to be restarted. Solana is also operating a bug bounty program related to Firedancer, offering rewards of up to $500,000.
Currently, Solana is operating a hybrid software version called “Frankendancer,” which combines elements of Firedancer and Agave, with a full version of Firedancer scheduled for release within the year. The outlet noted that while major cryptocurrencies have recently shown overall price weakness, investors should focus on technological evolution rather than short-term price fluctuations. If the upgrades proceed as planned, Solana is expected to evolve into a faster and more secure blockchain, potentially expanding user adoption within its ecosystem.
Solana’s current market capitalization stands at approximately $45 billion, with its recent price at $79.59, reflecting continued volatility since the beginning of the year. However, the outlet emphasized that corrections are a recurring aspect of cryptocurrencies and that strengthening network competitiveness is the key variable for long-term value.
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