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Solana is set for a significant network upgrade, introducing v1.18.15 to its mainnet as a response to surging demand and the recent meme coin frenzy. The upgrade, announced by Solana Status on June 10, targets key congestion issues by implementing scheduler optimization and enhancing transaction processing efficiency. This move is part of the blockchain’s strategy to maintain high performance and reliability amidst increasing platform activity.
The new version, recognized as stable for Mainnet Beta, includes several technical advancements such as the integration of certificate authority certificates in the docker image, a bug fix for the transaction queue, and improved metrics for monitoring threshold failures. These enhancements are designed to bolster network stability and scalability, ensuring a smoother user experience.
Validators play a critical role in this transition, urged to update their systems during periods of low delinquency (below 5%). The Solana community, particularly developers and validators, anticipates this upgrade, which aims to rectify issues from previous updates and prepare the blockchain for continued growth and adoption.
