Solana Triples Transaction Size Limit to 4,096 Bytes
Solana increased its maximum transaction size from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes. This change allows complex operations like zero-knowledge proofs to fit within a single transaction.
Solana raised its maximum transaction size limit to 4,096 bytes. This figure is more than three times the previous cap of 1,232 bytes. The increase provides developers with additional capacity for complex on-chain operations.
The upgrade activated on mainnet on Tuesday. Blockchain data from the Solana Foundation confirmed the change. It went live at the start of epoch 1,035 around 1:00 am UTC.
New format enables complex proofs
The network introduced the v1 transaction format. This format maintains full backward compatibility with legacy transactions. Existing applications and wallet providers continue to function without changes.
Protocols seeking to use the larger size limit must update to v1 transactions. A Solana Foundation spokesperson told Cointelegraph that the change targets specific workloads. These include zero-knowledge proofs and multi-signature transactions.
Ongoing network efficiency upgrades
Solana reduced its slot time from 400 milliseconds to 350 milliseconds in August. The foundation previously outlined plans to lower this figure to 200 milliseconds. This adjustment aims to improve latency and accelerate confirmations.
Validators approve disinflation rate increase
Validators approved a proposal on August 28 to double the annual disinflation rate. This decision reduces the future issuance of the native SOL token. The network recorded a record 263,000 tokens issued in a single day recently.
