2025-07-09 14:46:04 UTC

Is Ethereum pushing too hard with 6-second blocks? Here’s the truth

Ethereum’s proposed move to 6-second block times under EIP-7782 promises faster transactions and real-time responsiveness.
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/is-ethereum-pushing-too-hard-with-6-second-blocks-heres-the-truth

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