Anza, a development studio for the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL), proposed a new consensus protocol called "Alpenglow" to potentially compete with Web2 infrastructure in terms of speed and responsiveness. By introducing "Votor" to replace the existing TowerBFT mechanism, Solana could achieve faster finality in about 150 milliseconds, allowing for real-time performance in new types of applications. The release of Alpenglow marks a significant turning point for Solana.
Summary: Anza introduces the "Alpenglow" consensus protocol for Solana to enhance speed and real-time performance, potentially enabling the platform to compete with Web2 infrastructure.