According to @ItsDave_ADA, syncing the entire Cardano Preview blockchain took under 10 minutes using an IOG Mithril snapshot inside Docker, compared with well over a day using the traditional method, highlighting a real-world speed gain for operators and developers. Source: https://twitter.com/ItsDave_ADA/status/1994104173508391099 IOG describes Mithril as a cryptographic protocol that enables fast bootstrapping of Cardano nodes via certified snapshots, directly reducing time-to-sync for new infrastructure. Source: https://mithril.network Official resources provide Docker-based setup and reference implementations for Mithril, supporting practical deployment for node operators and service providers. Source: https://github.com/input-output-hk/mithril Mithril publishes snapshots for Cardano networks including Preview, which aligns with the reported quick sync on the Preview network. Source: https://mithril.network IOG states Mithril benefits stakeholders such as stake pool operators and exchanges by accelerating node setup, a factor that can enhance infrastructure readiness relevant to ADA market participants. Source: https://mithril.network