diff --git a/src/core/context.zig b/src/core/context.zig
index a9e6855..c6bad35 100644
--- a/src/core/context.zig
+++ b/src/core/context.zig
@@ -142,8 +142,8 @@ pub const Context = struct {
     pub const CURSOR_IDLE_TIMEOUT_MS: u64 = 20000;
 
     /// Cursor blink period (ms). Cursor toggles visibility at this rate.
-    /// 300ms = ~3.3 blinks/sec (faster for better editing feedback)
-    pub const CURSOR_BLINK_PERIOD_MS: u64 = 300;
+    /// 600ms = ~1.7 blinks/sec (GTK/Linux standard, reduces unnecessary redraws)
+    pub const CURSOR_BLINK_PERIOD_MS: u64 = 600;
 
     const Self = @This();