i have seen many high speed blockchains in the last few years.
Most of them compete on big numbers. More TPS. Faster blocks. Bigger claims.
Fogo feels different because it is not only talking about speed. It is focusing on how trading actually works.
Let’s break it down in simple words.
Fogo runs at 40ms block time. That means around 25 blocks every second. That is built for trading, not for random apps. In trading, small delays change entry price and profit. So speed here has a clear purpose.
Now the more important part.
On most chains, whoever controls transaction order can make extra money. This is where sandwich attacks and front running happen. Normal traders lose small amounts again and again without even noticing.
Fogo says it reduces this at the protocol level. That means it tries to control transaction order before validators can freely change it. If this works properly, it protects traders from hidden extraction.
That is not a marketing line. That is changing how value moves inside the system.
Then there is the gas model.
Fogo removes gas from the user side when trading. So traders do not need to think about fees while the market is moving fast. That makes execution smoother. But let’s be honest, fees still exist. They are just handled differently inside the system. Long term strength depends on how sustainable that model is.
Another point is SVM compatibility.
Fogo is built using Solana Virtual Machine structure. That means developers can use familiar tools, but Fogo is narrowing its focus to financial markets instead of trying to support everything.
It is choosing to specialize.
Now here is the real test.
Can Fogo stay fast and fair when the market is crazy.
Can it handle heavy volume without breaking.
Can it attract real liquidity, not just short term hype money.
Speed is easy to show in calm days.
Real strength shows during chaos.
That is what will decide if Fogo becomes real trading infrastructure or just another fast chain story.