Solana News: Alpenglow Upgrade Nears, Will SOL Price Rally?

Key Insights Solana News: Anza confirmed Alpenglow’s mainnet launch for Oct. 21. The upgrade targets 150-millisecond finality, replacing Solana’s existing TowerBFT consensus. SOL traded near $107 as derivatives activity remained elevated. Solana News focused on the network’s upcoming Alpenglow upgrade after core developer Anza confirmed its activation schedule. The company announced plans to introduce the new consensus protocol on mainnet-beta on Oct. 21, 2026. The rollout aims to reduce transaction finality and improve network efficiency. The announcement marked another milestone in Solana’s infrastructure development after months of testing.