Solana officially raises the mainnet Block computation limit to 60 million units, with technical upgrades supporting high-load network expansion. Combined with the latest price analysis of SOL, it looks ahead to potential and investment directions.
Upgrade Background and Proposal Introduction
Since the launch of the Solana mainnet, it has always prioritized “high performance and low cost” as its core development goals. However, as its ecosystem continues to thrive, the network has experienced periodic congestion, affecting user experience and development efficiency.
To enhance overall processing capacity, the Solana community proposed the SIMD-0256 proposal, which aims to reduce network latency and enhance compatibility by expanding the computational capacity of blocks. This proposal is set to officially launch in July 2025, becoming an important part of the Solana technology roadmap.
The practical significance of technological scalability
Increase the maximum limit of Compute Units from 50 million to 60 million. Although it is only a superficial “+20%”, the significance behind it goes far beyond just numerical growth.
First, this means that each Block can process more transactions, increasing the TPS (transactions per second); secondly, it leaves more execution space for smart contract developers, avoiding transaction failures or high fees due to resource constraints.
This is not only user-friendly for everyday users but also makes Solana more attractive, becoming an important hosting platform for high-load scenarios such as on-chain AI training, dynamic NFT markets, and Layer3 scaling.
SOL Price Analysis
The current Solana price is about 191 USD, up more than 3% since the beginning of the week. Technically, SOL has successfully broken through the previous consolidation area, the MACD shows strong buying pressure, and the RSI indicator has not yet entered the overbought zone, indicating further upside potential.
In addition, the market has positive expectations for the SIMD-0256 upgrade, with some funds already positioning themselves in advance. Prices may continue to fluctuate upward in the short term, but it is also necessary to be wary of the pullback pressure due to short-term profit-taking.
Follow-up plan for SIMD-0286
The Solana community is currently engaged in extensive discussions regarding SIMD-0286. This proposal aims to increase the CU of a single block to 100 million, nearly doubling it from the current upgrade, with the goal of meeting the demands of extreme computing scenarios such as on-chain training of AI models and high-frequency trading.
This means that in the future, Solana will become the first Layer 1 blockchain with “ultra-high scalability” in Web3, paving the way for cross-industry recognition.
Advice for novice investors
For beginners, this news signals two things:
- Solana’s technology roadmap is clear, and its upgrade pace is steady;
- The market is optimistic about its development direction, and it is considered a long-term favorable public chain project.
Therefore, it is recommended that investors build small positions before and after key upgrade nodes, and pay close attention to whether SIMD-0286 is approved and activated within this year. If future expansion goes smoothly, SOL is very likely to challenge its historical high.
* The information is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice or any other recommendation of any sort offered or endorsed by Gate.
