SOLANA
Solana ($SOL) is an open-source blockchain platform designed to facilitate decentralized applications with high scalability. Originating in 2017, it was officially launched in March 2020 by the Solana Foundation, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Solana's protocol introduces a hybrid consensus model, combining proof-of-history (PoH) with the underlying proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus of blockchains. This innovative approach allows Solana to achieve transaction speeds of up to 50,000 transactions per second, a significant leap compared to Ethereum's 15 transactions per second. Solana's energy efficiency is also noteworthy, with each transaction consuming energy equivalent to a few Google searches. The cryptocurrency associated with Solana, SOL, witnessed a remarkable surge in 2021, with its market capitalization reaching over $66 billion at one point. However, by October 3, 2022, its market cap had decreased to approximately $11.71 billion. Solana's unique proof-of-history concept, introduced by co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko in a 2017 white paper, enables the verification of the order and passage of time between events, enhancing the speed and efficiency of the blockchain. As of September 2022, Solana has processed over 100 billion transactions at an average cost of $0.00025 per transaction. Solana's GitHub repository indicates active development, with a focus on scalability, security, and decentralization. The platform's architecture can theoretically handle up to 710,000 TPS on a standard gigabit network. The repository also emphasizes compliance with applicable laws and regulations, highlighting the project's commitment to ethical and legal standards.
Ukraine Opens Channel for Dogecoin Donations Towards Relief Efforts
As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, Ukraine has increased the number of digital currencies. It now accepts Dogecoins from donors.
Solana-based Decentralized Exchange Slope Finance Raises $8M in Series A funding
Solana-community based decentralized exchange Slope Finance announced to complete the rasing of $8,000,000 in Series A funding, co-led by Solana Ventures and Jump Crypto.
Solana's Wallet Phantom has Secured a $109M Series B Investment Led by Paradigm
Solana’s wallet Phantom has secured a $109 million Series B investment led by cryptocurrency firm Paradigm.
Solana sees Network Instability Amid Crypto Volatility
Solana was hit by instability due to excessive duplicate transactions, according to the notice on the blockchain network's website.
Sky-High Transaction Fees are Driving NFT Users Away from Ethereum, says JPMorgan
A decreased return in Ethereum's NFT market share is attributed to congestion and high gas fees.
Binance.US to Establish Office in Portals, the Metaverse Platform on the Solana Blockchain
The US branch of the world-leading Binance exchange, Binance.US, is opening an office in Portals, the Metaverse platform on the Solana blockchain.
DeFi Growth Outlook for 2021: From $18.71B to $258.58B
According to data from DeFiLlama, the DeFi ecosystem, encompassing the top blockchain networks saw a massive growth surge from $18.71 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) as of Jan 1, 2021, to $258.58 billion it is pegged at as of today.
Ex-US President’s Wife Melania Trump Releases Her First NFT, Price at 1 SOL
Former US President Donald Trump’s wife Melania Trump released her first NFT token which will run on the Solana blockchain.
NFT Secondary Sales Surpass $15b amid Monthly Volume Constantly Topping $1b
The non-fungible tokens (NFTs) sector continues to take the world by storm based on the massive growth experienced.
Solana Joins BTC, ETH on Bloomberg Terminal
Solana (SOL) becomes the third cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum to be added on Bloomberg terminals.