2026-01-14 17:21:52

Aptos team should seriously consider cutting blocktime in half. A 50% reduction would significantly boost throughput and improve user experience across the network. This isn't a minor optimization—it's a game-changer for scaling.

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TokenToaster

· 8h ago

Halving block time? Sounds good, but will the Aptos team really take action?

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MetaMaximalist

· 8h ago

halving block time sounds sexy on paper but let's be real—aptos devs would need to recalibrate finality guarantees and validator economics. not exactly a plug-and-play move. seen too many chains chase throughput numbers and tank security in the process ngl

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SmartContractWorker

· 8h ago

Halving? Bro, that's a really bold idea, but won't the transfer fees end up skyrocketing?

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AirdropSkeptic

· 8h ago

Basically, they just want Aptos to run faster, but is it really feasible? From what I see, just reducing the block time by half isn't enough; it needs to be optimized accordingly, otherwise it will just shift the bottleneck.

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DeepRabbitHole

· 8h ago

Really? Will halving the block time become a game changer? I feel like there might be other pitfalls.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 8h ago

Ah, it's this kind of thing again... should have done this earlier.

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Blockblind

· 8h ago

Halving block time sounds good, but can it really solve the problem of skyrocketing gas fees? It still feels like a temporary fix rather than a fundamental solution.

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