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.

Markten

Solana Takes the Altcoin Rally Baton as ETH, XRP, BTC Stall

The market is transitioning from a Bitcoin-centric phase to an altcoin-led bull market, often called alt season, analysts said.

Door Krisztian Sandor21 jul 2025

Solana (SOL) price on July 22 (CoinDesk)

Opinie

The Node: Altcoin Season?

Crypto markets are popping left and right on this glorious Monday. Is it finally time for altcoins to shine?

Door Tom Carreras21 jul 2025

Altcoins. Credit: Vladimir Vladimirov, Getty Images

Technologie

Jito Launches BAM to Reshape Solana’s Blockspace Economy

The Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) is a new system aimed at improving how blocks are built and how transactions are sequenced on the Solana blockchain.

Door Margaux Nijkerk, AI Boost21 jul 2025

Financiën

DeFi Development Nears $200M Solana Treasury

DFDV recently raised $19.2 million to finance its SOL accumulation and has $4.98 billion available under its credit facility.

Door Francisco Rodrigues21 jul 2025

Solana portfolio shown on a laptop (Amjith S/Unsplash)

Markten

Solana's SOL Tops $191 After $11M in Shorts Liquidated and Fund Inflows Hit $39M

SOL hit $191 as $11 million in shorts were wiped out and CoinShares reported $39M in weekly inflows, pointing to renewed institutional interest in SOL.

Door Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics21 jul 2025