Tezos, a blockchain known for its onchain governance system, has activated its 16th protocol upgrade, Paris, on mainnet on June 4th, 2024. This upgrade introduces the Data Availability Layer (DAL), which boosts Layer 2 throughput and unlocks new use cases in gaming, ticketing, and services requiring high-speed transactions. The upgrade also reduces block times to 10 seconds for better latency and faster finality, enhancing performance without compromising security. New features like Adaptive Issuance & Staking overhaul Tezos’ Proof-of- Stake mechanism to better align with real-world usage and enhance chain security. These enhancements are also meant to make Tezos a robust choice for developers and businesses looking to leverage blockchain technology for large-scale, data-intensive applications.
Tezos Activates 16th Upgrade ‘Paris’: Boosting Throughput and Performance
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