Berachain Aims to Cut Confirmation Times by Tenfold

The Berachain project has introduced a new Preconfirmation System proposal designed to speed up transaction confirmations by more than ten times. This upgrade aims to make the network faster, fairer, and more reliable for both users and developers, reinforcing Berachain’s position as a leader in high-performance blockchain design.

At its core, the new system focuses on reducing the time it takes for users to know their transactions are final. In the cryptocurrency space, this is referred to as “confirmation time”—the point when a transaction is securely added to the blockchain. For traders, gamers, and application developers, every second matters. Faster confirmation translates to smoother experiences, fewer delays, and stronger confidence in the network's performance.

A New Engine for Speed and Fairness

The proposal builds upon Berachain’s in-house developed Beacon-Kit consensus client and Bera-Reth execution client. These components function as the core operational elements of the blockchain. The consensus client is responsible for determining the order of transactions, while the execution client processes them. Through tight integration of both, Berachain can achieve rapid coordination among validators without the need for additional external components.

This integration facilitates an easy adoption process and efficient operation of the upgrade. The system also incorporates optional optimizations tailored for high-frequency and reorg-sensitive applications, such as trading platforms or gaming decentralized applications (dApps). A “reorg,” short for chain reorganization, occurs when the blockchain momentarily rearranges its most recent blocks. By minimizing these events, the new preconfirmation method ensures that transactions remain stable and predictable.

Berachain's initiative aligns with a broader industry trend of blockchain networks competing to reduce latency. According to Messari’s 2025 Layer 1 report, user demand for low-latency blockchains has increased by over 70% in the past year, particularly for decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-time gaming applications. Speed has become as critical as security, and Berachain's approach seeks to achieve a balance between these factors without compromise.

More About Berachain

The Berachain Foundation has announced its support for Greenlane Holdings (NASDAQ: GNLN) as the company develops the first and only BERA Digital Asset Treasury. This partnership represents a significant step in connecting real-world businesses with the expanding Berachain ecosystem.

By leveraging Berachain’s advanced technology and token economy, Greenlane aims to enhance the efficiency of its digital asset management and explore new blockchain-based financial tools. The Foundation expressed enthusiasm for this collaboration, viewing it as a compelling demonstration of how traditional companies can utilize Web3 infrastructure to improve transparency, liquidity, and long-term growth.