This simple fix makes blockchain almost twice as fastBy teaching devices to choose faster connections, researchers may have unlocked real-time blockchain for smart cities and beyond.
Date: January 23, 2026
Source: Chiba University
Summary:
Blockchain could make smart devices far more secure, but sluggish data sharing has held it back. Researchers found that messy network connections cause massive slowdowns by flooding systems with duplicate data. Their new “Dual Perigee” method lets devices automatically favor faster connections and ditch slower ones. In tests, it nearly halved delays, making real-time IoT services far more practical.
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Source:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260122073616.htm
