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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Ethereum's Justin Drake Sees No Threat From Solana, Says Its ‘Golden Era’ Will End

Ethereum's Beam Chain "is all about improving the long-term health and security of the consensus layer," says Drake. “Solana has no consideration for health."

작성자 Margaux Nijkerk2024년 12월 4일

Justin Drake introduces his proposed Beam Chain upgrade roadmap (Ethereum Devcon/YouTube)

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Grayscale Files to Convert Solana Trust Into ETF

Currently a closed-end fund opened by Grayscale in 2021, the Solana Trust has $134 million in assets under management.

작성자 Helene Braun2024년 12월 3일

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)

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Solana-Based DEX Raydium's RAY Is Still Too Hot to Handle: Godbole

작성자 Omkar Godbole2024년 11월 28일

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Should SOL Be Trading at a 70% Discount to ETH?

Solana's SOL is starting to rival Ethereum's ether in terms of on-chain activity and network usage metrics, raising questions about whether the market is dislocated, says Michael Nadeau.

작성자 Michael Nadeau2024년 11월 27일

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First Mover Americas: Rotation to Altcoins Has Started With Gensler's Exit Date Set

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for November 22, 2024.

작성자 Krisztian Sandor, Omkar Godbole2024년 11월 22일

CoinDesk 20 Index vs. Bitcoin price (CoinDesk)

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Solana's SOL Surges to Record High Above $260

The token of late has benefitted from multiple catalysts, including meme coin action, growing DeFi activity on the Solana network and the coming crypto-friendly presidential administration.

작성자 Stephen Alpher, Krisztian Sandor2024년 11월 22일

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Bitwise Joins Mounting Race for Solana ETF

Donald Trump's election win may be pressing fast-forward on once unheard-of propositions.

작성자 Danny Nelson2024년 11월 21일

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan (Suzanne Cordiero/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

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Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin

Sky's Solana rollout has been a smashing success. Will it last?

작성자 Danny Nelson2024년 11월 20일

The sun rises from behind some mountains.

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SOL Looks Set to Outperform BTC as Solana-Based DEXs Register Record $41B in Trading Volume: Godbole

The bullish technical setup is backed by record trading volumes on Solana-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

작성자 Omkar Godbole2024년 11월 19일

Solana party in Lisbon (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Solana's SOL Skyrockets Past $240 for First Time in Three Years

Solana's SOL token saw significant gains, shooting past $240 for the first time in three years. The solana-bitcoin ratio is signaling a bullish breakout, hinting at further SOL outperformance ahead. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explores SOL and BTC optimism on the "Chart of the Day."

2024년 11월 18일