[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Om7eth [@Ombaba77](/creator/twitter/Ombaba77) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-17 12:03:08 UTC Most chains love to flex about “fast blocks” but here’s the actual truth: Fast blocks ≠ Real finality Fast blocks ≠ Security @NEARProtocol dropped something that changes the whole equation: → 600ms block time + 1.2s finality. Live on mainnet. No cap. And this isn’t just “oh, we sped things up a little.” Let’s break down why this matters on a deeper level: 👉 Real Speed vs. Fake Speed in Web3 Most L1s and rollups brag about block production time, but they don’t talk about how long it takes for those blocks to become irreversible. Example: • Solana? 1.6s blocks, ~10s+ finality. • Ethereum rollups? 12–600 seconds depending on L1 inclusion. • NEAR rn? 600ms blocks + locked finality at 1.2s. So while others say “we’re fast,” NEAR is already closing transactions with full security before most chains even finish deciding who the leader is. It’s the difference between showing a transaction on screen vs. knowing it’s XXX% locked and can’t be rolled back. 👉 The Optimistic Block Upgrade = Big Architecture Shift What’s actually changed inside NEAR isn’t just a settings tweak. → Nightshade XXX now lets shards process transactions “optimistically,” without waiting around. → This slashes latency by 2x automatically. → Doomslug consensus still holds everyone accountable, slashing anyone who tries funny business. To simplify: Shards don’t wait → Blocks land faster → Finality locks in quicker → UX gets smoother without security trade-offs. Most chains have to pick speed or security. NEAR figured out how to get both live rn, not in some future roadmap. 👉 Why This Hits Different for Builders + AI Agents People talk about AI x blockchain a lot but don’t realize that without fast finality, it’s mostly just theory If your on chain action takes 10–60 seconds to finalize, AI agents can’t operate in real time.. With NEAR’s current setup: • AI agents can trigger, confirm, and respond in under X seconds total. • Multi-step DeFi trades can wrap up almost instantly. • Gaming, social, and consumer apps get real Web2-level feel, not clunky crypto lag. This is where things start becoming less about blockchains and more about seamless experiences. UX wins.. 👉 Numbers That Actually Matter 600ms block production 1.2s slashing secured finality → 10x faster than Solana on finality → 600x+ faster than Ethereum L1 And for anyone thinking “okay but how far can this really go,” NEAR’s devs already hinted sub-200ms block times by end of 2025. That’s basically faster than some centralized systems process trades internally. This isn’t LARP. It’s live. 👉 Why This Isn’t Just Another “Speed” Post Been watching NEAR for a while? You’ve seen speed updates before. But this one’s not a recycled stat. • It’s not about TPS. • It’s not about TVL. • It’s not about gimmicks. It’s about securing transactions faster than human reflex speed. Literally blink and your tx is locked in forever. That’s why this matters rn. Especially with newer devs and builders entering NEAR, understanding this difference is key. No other chain in Web3 offers this combo live rn: → Blazing speed + Real, slash protected finality. → AI-agent ready infra. → Scalable across shards, no rollup bottlenecks. Final word: NEAR isn’t just running faster. It’s evolving how blockchains work under the hood. If you’re building or investing in the next generation of on chain apps, this is the kind of architecture that’s worth betting on not just another chain chasing TPS headlines. The future’s already showing up. Mainnet speed like this doesn’t wait. 👁️🗨️ If you haven’t checked it yet, now’s the time to get familiar.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [mainnet](/topic/mainnet) [blocks](/topic/blocks) [Post Link](https://x.com/Ombaba77/status/1945816535525937528)
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Om7eth @Ombaba77 on x XXX followers
Created: 2025-07-17 12:03:08 UTC
Most chains love to flex about “fast blocks” but here’s the actual truth:
Fast blocks ≠ Real finality Fast blocks ≠ Security
@NEARProtocol dropped something that changes the whole equation: → 600ms block time + 1.2s finality. Live on mainnet. No cap.
And this isn’t just “oh, we sped things up a little.” Let’s break down why this matters on a deeper level:
👉 Real Speed vs. Fake Speed in Web3
Most L1s and rollups brag about block production time, but they don’t talk about how long it takes for those blocks to become irreversible.
Example:
• Solana? 1.6s blocks, ~10s+ finality. • Ethereum rollups? 12–600 seconds depending on L1 inclusion. • NEAR rn? 600ms blocks + locked finality at 1.2s.
So while others say “we’re fast,” NEAR is already closing transactions with full security before most chains even finish deciding who the leader is.
It’s the difference between showing a transaction on screen vs. knowing it’s XXX% locked and can’t be rolled back.
👉 The Optimistic Block Upgrade = Big Architecture Shift
What’s actually changed inside NEAR isn’t just a settings tweak.
→ Nightshade XXX now lets shards process transactions “optimistically,” without waiting around. → This slashes latency by 2x automatically. → Doomslug consensus still holds everyone accountable, slashing anyone who tries funny business.
To simplify: Shards don’t wait → Blocks land faster → Finality locks in quicker → UX gets smoother without security trade-offs.
Most chains have to pick speed or security. NEAR figured out how to get both live rn, not in some future roadmap.
👉 Why This Hits Different for Builders + AI Agents
People talk about AI x blockchain a lot but don’t realize that without fast finality, it’s mostly just theory
If your on chain action takes 10–60 seconds to finalize, AI agents can’t operate in real time..
With NEAR’s current setup:
• AI agents can trigger, confirm, and respond in under X seconds total. • Multi-step DeFi trades can wrap up almost instantly. • Gaming, social, and consumer apps get real Web2-level feel, not clunky crypto lag.
This is where things start becoming less about blockchains and more about seamless experiences. UX wins..
👉 Numbers That Actually Matter
600ms block production 1.2s slashing secured finality → 10x faster than Solana on finality → 600x+ faster than Ethereum L1
And for anyone thinking “okay but how far can this really go,” NEAR’s devs already hinted sub-200ms block times by end of 2025. That’s basically faster than some centralized systems process trades internally.
This isn’t LARP. It’s live.
👉 Why This Isn’t Just Another “Speed” Post
Been watching NEAR for a while? You’ve seen speed updates before. But this one’s not a recycled stat.
• It’s not about TPS. • It’s not about TVL. • It’s not about gimmicks.
It’s about securing transactions faster than human reflex speed. Literally blink and your tx is locked in forever.
That’s why this matters rn. Especially with newer devs and builders entering NEAR, understanding this difference is key.
No other chain in Web3 offers this combo live rn:
→ Blazing speed + Real, slash protected finality. → AI-agent ready infra. → Scalable across shards, no rollup bottlenecks.
Final word: NEAR isn’t just running faster. It’s evolving how blockchains work under the hood.
If you’re building or investing in the next generation of on chain apps, this is the kind of architecture that’s worth betting on not just another chain chasing TPS headlines.
The future’s already showing up. Mainnet speed like this doesn’t wait.
👁️🗨️ If you haven’t checked it yet, now’s the time to get familiar.
XXXXX engagements
