According to Dave (@ItsDave_ADA) on Twitter, some popular blockchains still require smart contracts for basic ledger asset transfers, highlighting their legacy infrastructure (source: Twitter, May 17, 2025). For traders, this technical limitation can impact transaction speed, increase fees, and potentially affect on-chain liquidity for assets on these networks. As more users demand faster and cheaper transactions, blockchains with native asset transfer capabilities gain a competitive edge, which could influence trading volumes and capital flows in the crypto market.

According to Jesse Pollak (@jessepollak), the upcoming implementation of 200ms block times on the Base blockchain is highly anticipated and could revolutionize trading efficiency. This upgrade promises faster transaction processing, which is crucial for traders looking to capitalize on market movements swiftly. The reduced latency will likely enhance the appeal of Base for high-frequency trading and improve its competitive edge in the blockchain space.

According to dYdX Foundation, an upgrade will occur at block height 26,785,000, which is estimated to be on October 3rd, 2024, at 13:55 UTC. Validators and traders are advised to prepare in advance to prevent any disruptions in the system.