Hey there, crypto enthusiasts! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Solana blockchain, you’re in for some exciting news. On July 25, 2025, Mert from Helius.dev dropped a bombshell on X, announcing that Anza, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has merged a proposal to double Solana’s blockspace and transactions per second (TPS). This upgrade, tracked under SIMD-0286, is a game-changer, and we’re here at Meme Insider to break it down for you!
What’s the Big Deal with SIMD-0286?
The proposal, detailed in a GitHub issue (#7124), involves boosting Solana’s per-block compute limit from 60 million to 100 million compute units (CUs). For those new to blockchain tech, think of compute units as the “fuel” that powers transactions on the network. More CUs mean more transactions can be processed in each block, effectively doubling the network’s capacity. This move comes as Solana faces growing demand, especially from meme token projects and decentralized apps (dApps) that thrive on high-speed transactions.
Anza, a Solana Labs spinout, merged this update into their anza-xyz:master
branch, signaling that the community is ready to roll out this enhancement. The change will kick in during the next epoch transition after feature activation and during bank initialization—techy terms that basically mean it’ll be live once the network updates itself.
Why This Matters for Meme Tokens and Beyond
If you’re into meme tokens, this upgrade is huge. More blockspace means more room for those wild, community-driven projects to flourish without clogging the network. Imagine being able to ape into multiple rug pulls (or legit gems!) simultaneously—some X users are already joking about this! The increased TPS could also attract developers building scalable dApps, potentially boosting the Solana ecosystem’s appeal.
The proposal includes a summary of changes: adding a feature for the 100M CU limit, applying it once activated, and even adding unit tests to ensure everything runs smoothly. This attention to detail shows Anza’s commitment to stability, which is music to the ears of blockchain practitioners looking to innovate.
The Community’s Reaction
The X thread is buzzing with excitement and humor. Some users like @based_gianni quipped, “Nice, people can buy more useless coin 👀,” while @Degenerate_DeFi added, “double the blockspace = double the rugs I can ape into simultaneously lmao bullish.” Others, like @Professor_XN, are hyped to “let us cook,” hinting at the creative potential this unlocks. It’s clear the community sees this as a bullish move for Solana’s future.
Looking Ahead
This isn’t Solana’s first scalability win—last week, the network expanded by 20%, and now a 66% increase is on the horizon. With Anza leading the charge and proposals like Alpenglow (a future upgrade for near-instant finality) in the pipeline, Solana is positioning itself as a top contender in the blockchain race. For meme token enthusiasts and developers alike, this could mean faster, cheaper, and more reliable transactions.
Stay tuned to Meme Insider for more updates on Solana’s evolution and how it impacts the meme token landscape. Got thoughts on this upgrade? Drop them in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!