Tezos has activated its 17th protocol upgrade known as Quebec, aiming to increase transaction speed, strengthen staking mechanisms, and enhance decentralization.
The Quebec upgrade reduces block time to 8 seconds, speeding up transaction processing and finality time to 16 seconds.
It increases the amount of external stake a baker can take, making staking more attractive and mitigates risks of centralization.
The Quebec upgrade sets the stage for Tezos X vision, solidifying its position as a sustainable blockchain platform.