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ComputeUnits

Definition ∞ ‘Compute Units’ represent discrete amounts of processing power allocated for executing tasks on a blockchain or decentralized network. These units are typically measured and consumed during operations such as smart contract computations or data processing. Their allocation and cost are key economic factors.
Context ∞ The efficiency and pricing of ‘Compute Units’ are significant considerations for the operational cost and scalability of many blockchain platforms. Discussions often revolve around optimizing gas fees and ensuring equitable access to computational resources for developers and users alike.

Two white, textured, modular components are shown connecting, revealing intricate internal mechanisms. A central cubic unit aligns with a larger block, while a similar mechanism is visible within another block. Both exposed interfaces feature metallic gears meshed with numerous translucent blue, crystalline-like cubic elements. This visual metaphor illustrates a modular blockchain architecture facilitating interoperability via a cross-chain bridge. The crystalline elements represent tokenized utility or digital assets processed by a decentralized consensus mechanism. This setup suggests network orchestration for scalable throughput and transaction finality within a distributed ledger technology ecosystem, vital for corporate crypto and dApp functionality.

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Solana Enhances Network Capacity, Explores Six-Second Block Times

The protocol architecturally scales transaction throughput via increased Compute Unit limits and evaluates a shift to six-second block times, optimizing execution layer efficiency.