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.

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

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Polkadot, Solana, Terra, Lead Large-Cap Losses Amid Broader Market Drop

Cryptocurrencies fall heading into the weekend following a global sell-off in risk assets.

Автор Shaurya Malwa10 дек. 2021 г.

Solana/USD chart on Dec. 10 (TradingView)

Технологии

Solana Validators, Engineers Grapple With Blockchain Slowdown on Public Call

After a bout of Thursday morning congestion, members of the high-speed blockchain’s validator community voiced concerns about the network’s reliability.

Автор Danny Nelson10 дек. 2021 г.

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

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CoinDesk 20 Update: ATOM, ICP and SOL Are In; AAVE, GRT and UNI Are Out

Web 3 is replacing DeFi among the most traded currencies in crypto.

Автор Galen Moore3 дек. 2021 г.

The Solana conference's closing gala in Lisbon's main square. (Zack Seward/CoinDesk archives)

Финансы

Three Arrows Leads $4.3M Round for Solana-Based Metaverse Project Solice

Solice is bringing VR to the mix in a bid to compete with Decentraland and The Sandbox.

Автор Andrew Thurman2 дек. 2021 г.

An image from the Solice metaverse. (Solice)

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Avalanche, Layer 1 Tokens Soared in November as Ethereum Fees Drove Competition

Avalanche saw its AVAX token rise 70% in November and was the month’s best performing layer 1 platform with a market capitalization of $10 billion or greater.

Автор Lyllah Ledesma30 нояб. 2021 г.

While most layer 1 platforms saw gains over November, Polkadot (DOT), saw a steep loss of 24% (Clark Van Der Beken, UnSplash)

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.