BOLT Protocol Ethereum Transaction Optimization and Mainnet Launch Explanation

11/6/2025, 9:27:21 AM
BOLT Protocol is a next-generation Ethereum validation mechanism launched by the research organization Chainbound, aimed at enhancing transaction confirmation speed and user experience through innovative proposer commitments.

BOLT Protocol and the proposer commitment mechanism

BOLT Protocol is based on the Ethereum proposer-builder separation (PBS) architecture. It addresses bottlenecks in execution efficiency and transaction confirmation delays present in existing models by introducing Proposer Commitments, achieving pre-confirmation of transactions, reducing trust costs, and providing a transaction experience in seconds.

Mainnet Launch (Mainnet Genesis) Highlights

The first phase of the Mainnet allows nodes to officially register for participation, and proposers must pledge assets to demonstrate commitment; proposal windows (Slots) are allocated based on the network rotation mechanism, and builders can query and ensure that transactions are included as promised, guaranteeing clear packaging feedback within seconds after transaction submission, significantly enhancing user confidence and on-chain experience.

The key to the proposer’s commitment to enhancing efficiency.

In the traditional PBS model, user transactions wait for strategy construction, which can easily lead to delays or reordering; the BOLT protocol allows users to receive proposals from packagers almost instantly through pre-confirmation, paired with a staking penalty mechanism (Slashing), ensuring honest behavior from nodes and building a minimal trust architecture.

Node registration participation process

Node operators need to follow the tools provided by Symbiotic to complete identity registration, asset staking, and interface integration. After successful registration, nodes will have the opportunity to propose block packaging and transaction commitments. Developers can also create derivative tools to enhance the network’s added value.

BOLT future development prospects

As an important supplement to PBS, BOLT is also seen as a key role in promoting shared security and facilitating future proto-danksharding and EIP-4844 upgrades, with the hope of building an efficient and secure connection between Rollups and the main chain.

Summary

BOLT Protocol not only innovates the trading mechanism but also brings new hope for Ethereum’s scalability and trading experience.

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