Solana News

Solana (SOL) was launched in 2020 by Anatoly Yakovenko as a high-performance blockchain designed to support thousands of transactions per second through its innovative Proof of History consensus mechanism combined with Proof of Stake. Built to compete directly with Ethereum, Solana offers developers fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it attractive for DeFi applications, NFT marketplaces, and Web3 gaming platforms.

The Solana ecosystem has rapidly expanded to include major DeFi protocols like Serum and Raydium, popular NFT collections, and gaming projects that leverage the network's speed and cost advantages. Despite experiencing several network outages that raised questions about decentralization and stability, Solana has maintained strong developer activity and institutional backing, with SOL serving as both a utility token for transaction fees and a staking asset for network security.

At CoinDesk, we cover comprehensive Solana news from protocol developments and network performance to the thriving NFT and DeFi ecosystems built on the platform. Our reporting tracks Solana's technical improvements, major partnerships, institutional adoption, and the ongoing efforts to address network reliability concerns while maintaining its competitive edge.

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Финансы

Grayscale Launches New Trust Dedicated to Solana

The Grayscale Solana Trust is now available to eligible individual and institutional accredited investors.

Автор Jamie Crawley30 нояб. 2021 г.

Финансы

Hxro Raises $34M on Promise of Derivatives Trading Infrastructure for Solana

TradFi stalwart Susquehanna International Group and DeFi upstart Jump Crypto co-led the network’s latest token round.

Автор Danny Nelson30 нояб. 2021 г.

Видео

Steve Aoki and Todd McFarlane on Launching New NFT Marketplace ‘OddKey’

Dim Mak Records founder and DJ Steve Aoki, along with award-winning comic book superhero Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, discuss partnering up to launch Oddkey, a new protocol for buying, selling, and auctioning collectibles on the Solana blockchain.

30 нояб. 2021 г.