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Base deploys Denim upgrade on mainnet, replacing Flashblocks with 200ms block times
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- Ethereum layer-2 network Base has successfully deployed its fourth network upgrade, known as Denim, on its mainnet.
- This technical update replaces the previous Flashblocks architecture by introducing five canonical blocks per second, effectively reducing block times down to 200 milliseconds.
- The upgrade aims to significantly enhance transaction processing speed and overall efficiency for users on the platform.
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- The BlockBase deploys Denim upgrade on mainnet, replacing Flashblocks with 200ms block times · 1 hour agoRead on The Block
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