#Ethereum Developers Propose Cutting Block Times to 6 Seconds in Glamsterdam Update


#Ethereum core developer Barnabé Monnot floated halving slot times from 12 seconds to six seconds by 2026.


Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7782 targets the Glamsterdam update scheduled for late 2026.


Faster block times would slash confirmation delays and boost #DeFi efficiency across the network.


The proposal aims to double the frequency of new block creation for smoother user experiences.


#Trading fees could decrease as markets become more efficient with faster price updates on decentralized exchanges.


#DeFi protocols would benefit from reduced arbitrage losses and increased liquidity in automated market makers.


Potential tradeoffs include higher bandwidth demands and challenges for slower validators.


Block proposal time would drop from four seconds to three seconds under the new timing structure.


The Glamsterdam update focuses on gas optimizations and protocol-level efficiency improvements.


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June 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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