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.

Markets

Solana Outperforms Bitcoin; Possibly Poised to Follow Ether's Recent 200% Rally, Says Analyst

SOL is the "most obvious long right now," fueled by up to $2.6 billion demand from crypto vehicles in the next month, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman said.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostSep 3, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Solana Community Approves Alpenglow Upgrade

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By Margaux NijkerkSep 3, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Traders Warn of 12% Monthly Drop as Solana Leads Majors Gains

Traders say the combination of macro uncertainty, fragile sentiment, and thinning volumes leaves little room for error heading into what has historically been the toughest month on the calendar.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 3, 2025

Markets

TRUMP, XRP, and SOL Options Signal a Potential Year-End Altcoin Season: PowerTrade

Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 2, 2025

Tech

Solana Set for Major Overhaul After 98% Votes to Approve Historic 'Alpenglow' Upgrade

98.27% of SOL stakers that voted approved the proposal, with only 1.05% voting against and 0.36% abstaining. In total, 52% of the network’s stake participated in the vote.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 2, 2025

Tech

‘Crypto’s Flash Boys’: A Q&A With Austin Federa on DoubleZero

DoubleZero was first announced in December 2024 as a blockchain layer intended to be faster than the internet. Since then, nearly 12.5% of SOL staked is operating on the DoubleZero testnet.

By Margaux NijkerkAug 30, 2025

CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: The Growth of Solana and Ethererum

Bitcoin leads the way, but a new wave of blockchains offers compelling opportunities with applications that are growing and generating revenues.

By Samantha BohbotAug 28, 2025

Markets

If You Missed ETH at $1,400, SOL Is the Next Big Bet: Analyst Explains His Bullishness

Solana's SOL surged past $208, outpacing broader markets as analysts weigh breakout signals, treasury demand and new institutional validator activity.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostAug 27, 2025