Shibarium Block Time Concerns

Shibarium, Shiba Inu’s layer-2 blockchain solution, has witnessed an unusual change in its block time, potentially impacting network transactions negatively. According to Shibariumscan data, the average block time has increased by 62%.

Why Shibarium Block Time Matters

Previously, Shibarium’s average block time was 5.0 seconds, ensuring quick transaction additions, appealing to ecosystem users. However, this has surged to 8.1 seconds, meaning slower block production. This 62% increase could lead to longer transaction processing times.

If unaddressed, Shibarium may face congestion and reduced validator activity, posing challenges for developers and users. As the slow performance continues, applications and games built on Shibarium, like Shiba Eternity, may experience lag due to this block time spike.

No official statement has been released by the Shibarium team regarding the reasons for this block time increase.

Is Adoption Causing Strain on Shibarium?

Despite the spike, Shibarium logged a daily transaction volume of 4.51 million. If block time is not reduced, this number risks dropping significantly amid growing congestion. This concern intensifies with a recent surge of 7,154% in adoption, making the increased block time more problematic. Users and developers hope for a return to the 5.0-second block time for optimal performance.