[a16z: Speed is No Longer the Benchmark for Blockchain Quality, Predictability is More Important] According to Bits.media, a16z analysts have pointed out that transaction processing speed is no longer the primary standard for evaluating blockchain feasibility. What is more critical is the predictability of transaction processing during periods of high load and failure. a16z research shows that over the past five years, the throughput of mainstream blockchains has increased from 25 transactions per second to over 3,400, with some blockchains reaching tens of thousands. However, speed alone cannot inform traders when their transactions will be processed. For traders, even a one-second delay is unacceptable in a volatile market—if an order cancellation is delayed, others may trade at outdated prices, causing market makers to widen spreads and harming all participants. a16z has proposed the concept of 'strong chain quality,' which ensures that users can submit orders without relying on a single operator and guarantees that transactions are immediately included upon timely arrival.