About Solana
Solana is a layer-1 blockchain built for high-throughput applications, with SOL as its native token. SOL pays transaction fees, is staked to help secure the network, and serves as the base asset for applications such as decentralized finance, NFTs, gaming, and payments. Anatoly Yakovenko introduced the underlying proof of history idea in 2017, and the network launched in March 2020, with Raj Gokal often named as a co-founder. Solana combines proof of stake with proof of history, a method that timestamps transactions to speed up ordering, alongside a Byzantine fault tolerant voting system. The supply is not capped: new SOL is issued over time to reward staking, with issuance declining on a set schedule.
Reflect Money launches Create for custom yield-bearing stablecoins on Solana
Reflect Money's Create tool could revolutionize stablecoin utility on Solana, potentially transforming idle assets into active revenue streams.
A16z Crypto rebrands as a16z Frontier, widening its bet beyond blockchains
A16z's rebranding signals a strategic shift towards integrating AI and blockchain, potentially accelerating innovation in frontier tech sectors.
DoubleZero builds a private fiber network for high-performance blockchains
DoubleZero's private fiber network could redefine blockchain infrastructure, making it essential for high-performance and low-latency applications.
Securitize CEO says public companies will want tokenized trading
Tokenized trading could revolutionize capital markets by enhancing liquidity, expanding investor access, and modernizing infrastructure.
Solana Mobile’s dApp Store passes 1,500 apps
Solana Mobile's dApp Store growth may disrupt traditional app ecosystems, boosting Solana's network utility and challenging Apple/Google dominance.
Kraken’s xStocks lineup tops 1,000 tokenized instruments
Kraken's xStocks expansion highlights the growing demand for accessible, global investment options, potentially reshaping international market access.
A sourced map of Solana's relationships is on the way.
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The Crypto Briefing podcast is on the way.
Conversations on Solana and the wider market, hosted by our team, will appear here once episodes are live.