Solana Alpenglow Goes Live in 'Most Ambitious' Upgrade Since Ethereum's Merge

Crypto Insight Summary: The new consensus protocol retires TowerBFT, which had run Solana since its 2020 launch, after a handoff on the live network. Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Bullish SOL Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Mid-term (1-8 weeks) Reasoning: New consensus upgrade improves network performance and security, boosting investor confidence.