The Quebec protocol update for the Tezos blockchain, jointly developed by Nomadic Labs, Trilitech, and Functori, brings new capabilities and enhancements focused on strengthening the network's long-term sustainability.
What's New in the Quebec Update
Quebec, the 17th Tezos update, accelerates transactions by reducing block time from 10 to 8 seconds, allowing for transaction finality in 16 seconds. These changes maintain hardware requirements for validators, preserving network decentralization.
Benefits for Users and Network
Changes in staking mechanics minimize inflation and uphold network security. Quebec also increases the external stake cap for bakers and reduces the weight of delegated funds, providing greater incentives for staking.
A Step Towards Tezos X Future
This update aligns with the vision for Tezos X and comes amid other initiatives, including the launch of uranium.io on Etherlink. These developments reflect the community and developers' commitment to ongoing innovation.
The Quebec update's implementation propels Tezos towards its long-term sustainability goals, highlighting the ongoing innovation and development efforts by all participants in the ecosystem.
