Ethereum News: ETH Developer Proposes 6-Second Block Time to Boost Speed, Lower Fees
Ethereum Developer Proposes Cutting Block Time to 6 Seconds to Increase Speed and Reduce Fees
Barnabe Monnot's initiative to halve transaction latency on the Ethereum network aims to create a more responsive network, more efficient DeFi, and less burdensome fees.
Shaurya Malwa | Edited by Parikshit Mishra on June 24, 2025, 10:37 AM
Key points:
- Ethereum's network speed could double thanks to a proposal to reduce block time from 12 to 6 seconds.
- This proposal, which is part of EIP-7782, could be implemented in the Glamsterdam upgrade planned for 2026.
- While faster blocks improve user experience and market efficiency, they can create challenges for slower validators and increase throughput requirements.
Ethereum could become twice as fast in the near future.
This claim was made by lead developer Barnabé Monnot, who proposed reducing the network's time interval from 12 to 6 seconds, which would effectively double the number of blocks generated per minute.
