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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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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Mercados

SOL, XRP Lead Altcoin Tumble as US Inflation Jumps to 40-Year High

Major altcoins could see further declines if they lose important support levels, traders said.

Por Shaurya Malwa

(Shutterstock)

Mercados

DeFi Options Protocols Suffered as Ether Fell to $2.1K

On-chain options offerings are unlikely to see future growth unless the crypto market turns bullish, one analyst said.

Por Shaurya Malwa

Options protocols lost millions of dollars in locked value. (Delphi Digital)

Mercados

Index Product Provider Amun Makes Play for Solana With SOLI Token Launch

The SOLI index token delivers low-cost, diversified exposure to Solana ecosystem projects while also capturing a 6% staking yield.

Por Shaurya Malwa

Solana's Breakpoint came at the market's previous zenith (Zack Seward/CoinDesk)

Mercados

Shiba Inu’s SHIB Extends Surge, Bitcoin Breaks a Key Resistance Level

The meme coin rose sharply, even as major cryptocurrencies showed small gains and some losses.

Por Shaurya Malwa

A Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired both DOGE and SHIB, is getting a ride in cryptocurrency markets. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Mercados

Crypto Fund Inflows Follow Pickup in Market Sentiment

Inflows into digital-asset funds last week were 4.5 times what they were the week before.

Por Angelique Chen

Crypto funds saw inflows of $85 million during the seven days through Feb. 4. (CoinShares)

Opinión

A Bridge Too Far: Does the Wormhole Hack Mean the Multi-Blockchain Dream Is Dead?

Bridges and other connections between blockchains present inherent security challenges. Whether those can be solved will determine the future of the entire ecosystem.

Por David Z. Morris

A collapsed bridge along Forbes Avenue near Frick Park in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022. Just a few days later, a Solana-Ethereum cryptocurrency bridge called Wormhole met a similar fate. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Aprende

5 Cryptocurrencies You Can Stake: An In-Depth Guide

Make your crypto work for you and earn passively while holding.

Por Griffin Mcshane

(Getty Images)

Mercados

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Range-Bound as Altcoins Underperform

Choppy trading conditions may reflect uncertainty among investors.

Por Damanick Dantes, Angelique Chen

A trader on the NYSE floor
Vídeos

Blockchain Platform Wormhole Says It's Retrieved $324M Stolen by Hackers

Popular cross-blockchain bridge Wormhole confirmed Thursday all of its funds worth over $326 million stolen from its latest exploit had been restored, and that the bridge’s operations had resumed after the attack vector had been patched. "The Hash" team discusses the latest incident causing a stir in the Solana DeFi landscape.

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Finanzas

Jump Trading Backstops Wormhole’s $320M Exploit Loss

Wormhole’s parent company has stepped in to prevent chaos across the Solana DeFi landscape.

Por Andrew Thurman

Wormhole concept (Getty)
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