Berachain joins race for real-time blockchains with sub-second transactions

A new Berachain governance proposal introduces a preconfirmation layer that would cut inclusion times to 200 milliseconds, making transactions feel nearly instantaneous.

The Berachain community is rolling out a proposal to slash transaction inclusion times from two seconds to roughly 200 milliseconds, joining a broader wave of blockchain networks aiming to deliver near-instant transaction feedback. 

The proposal, “BRIP-0007: Berachain Preconfirmations,” outlines the implementation of an optional “fast lane” for users who want speed without compromising the chain’s core security guarantees. 

This introduces a mechanism that allows transactions to appear confirmed in under a second, making decentralized finance (DeFi) swaps, onchain gaming interactions and other latency-sensitive applications feel as responsive as traditional Web2 apps. 

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