Barnabé Monnot proposed halving Ethereum’s slot time as part of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) - 7782, which is intended for inclusion in the Glamsterdam upgrade.

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June 21, 2025

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The idea, part of EIP-7782, could be included in the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade slated for 2026.

Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7782, discussed on June 21 by core developer Barnabé Monnot, suggests cutting the slot time — how often new blocks are created — to six seconds by adjusting the timing of various blockchain operations, with the aim of improving transaction confirmation time and user experience.

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