Solana Activates Alpenglow Upgrade for Live Validator Testing

Solana activated its Alpenglow upgrade for live validator testing on May 11, 2026, aiming to dramatically reduce transaction confirmation times. A Solana co-founder confirmed that near-speed-of-light finality could arrive as early as next quarter. The upgrade includes sub-second finality testing. SOL traded at $95.61, up 2.85%, with $150 price targets in play.

Alpenglow upgrade activation

• ▪Solana activated the Alpenglow upgrade for live validator testing.
• ▪The Alpenglow upgrade went live on Solana.
• ▪A Solana co-founder confirmed the Alpenglow upgrade is arriving as early as next quarter.

Sub-second finality feature

• ▪The Solana Alpenglow upgrade includes sub-second finality testing.
• ▪The Solana Alpenglow upgrade aims to achieve near-speed-of-light finality.

SOL price movement

• ▪SOL has $150 price targets in play as of May 11, 2026.
• ▪SOL was up 2.85% as of May 11, 2026.
• ▪SOL traded at $95.61 as of May 11, 2026.

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