[Aptos Labs: Consensus Upgrade Velociraptr Can Reduce Block Time by 40%] BlockBeats News, September 24, Aptos Labs announced that the latest consensus upgrade Velociraptr (AIP 131) introduces a new block proposal mechanism, which can reduce block time by up to 40%. Currently, Aptos' block time is approximately 100 milliseconds. The initial deployment of Velociraptr on the Aptos validator network is expected to begin in September, with full deployment anticipated to be completed in October.