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.

Finanzas

Securitize’s Tokenized Credit Fund Set for Solana DeFi Debut as RWA Trend Expands

Kamino Finance and Steakhouse Financial are teaming up to bring Securitize's ACRED token to the fast-growing Solana DeFi ecosystem.

Por Krisztian Sandor20 may 2025, 2:52 p. .m.. GMT-4

Statue of Apollo by Johann Baptist Hagenauer in Schönbrunn Palace Park, Germany

Finanzas

True Markets Raises $11M in Series A, Launches Mobile-First DeFi Trading App on Solana

The funding round was co-led by Accomplice and RRE Ventures, with participation from Reciprocal Ventures, Variant Fund and PayPal Ventures.

Por Will Canny20 may 2025, 10:00 a. .m.. GMT-4

Mercados

Solana Surges 6% on Bullish Reversal and DeFi Demand

SOL shows strong momentum with institutional buying signals despite brief correction.

Por AI Boost20 may 2025, 6:05 a. .m.. GMT-4

SOL-USD 1-month chart shows 22.75% gain, ending at $167.37 on May 20, 2025

Finanzas

Alchemy Acquires Solana Developer DexterLab for Undisclosed Sum

The purchase will accelerate the development of Solana-based Web3 applications to meet growing enterprise demand, Alchemy said

Por Jamie Crawley16 may 2025, 4:03 p. .m.. GMT-4

Alchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan and CTO Joseph Lau (Alchemy)

Mercados

DeFi Development Surges 30% on BONK Validator Partnership, More SOL Purchases

The real estate tech enterprise turned Solana-focused public company now holds 609,190 SOL tokens worth over $107 million.

Por Krisztian Sandor16 may 2025, 12:36 p. .m.. GMT-4

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)

Mercados

Capital Creeps Back Into Solana as On-Chain Demand Shows Early Signs of Recovery

Solana has positive realized cap inflows after weeks of bleeding, a potential early signal of revived market conviction.

Por Shaurya Malwa15 may 2025, 8:16 a. .m.. GMT-4

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Mercados

Dogecoin, Cardano and Solana Slump as Crypto Majors See Profit-Taking After Week-Long Rally

Major tokens slip as traders lock in gains following macro-fueled surge, with market focus shifting to upcoming events.

Por Shaurya Malwa15 may 2025, 2:55 a. .m.. GMT-4

Tecnología

Lyft Taps Solana’s Hivemapper for Real-Time, Crowdsourced Mapping Upgrade

The move underscores the growing role of crowdsourced geospatial intelligence in the transportation industry.

Por Margaux Nijkerk, AI Boost14 may 2025, 11:00 a. .m.. GMT-4

Mercados

Solana (SOL) Surges 5% on Heavy Volume and Strengthening DeFi Metrics

Institutional investors appear to be flocking to SOL as DeFi metrics show remarkable growth, creating a strong technical foundation for further gains.

Por AI Boost14 may 2025, 10:26 a. .m.. GMT-4