Lighter Cuts Block Proof Time from 5.3 to ~1 min

This is a meaningful step for Lighter's infrastructure, as cutting proof time by over four minutes directly impacts how quickly transactions settle. Faster finality generally reduces latency for users and could make the network more competitive for applications requiring quick confirmations. The key question is whether this improvement holds under real-world load or peak usage, since test conditions often differ from live network stress. Observers should watch for third-party validation of the new timing and whether it translates into broader adoption, rather than treating the metric as a standalone achievement.