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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.

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Ondo Finance Brings 200 Tokenized Stocks and ETFs to Solana (SOL)

Ondo Global Markets launches on Solana (SOL) with tokenized versions of NVDA, AAPL, SPY, and 200+ other securities, capturing 65% of RWA assets on the network.

by Caroline Bishop
Jan 22, 2026

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Solana (SOL) and Fireblocks Target Enterprise Treasury with Sub-Cent Settlement Layer

Fireblocks integration brings gasless transactions and tokenization tools to Solana (SOL)'s $15.7B stablecoin ecosystem, pitching 4-12% yields against traditional banking's 0.5%.

by Rongchai Wang
Jan 22, 2026

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Solana (SOL) PropAMMs Explained - How They Beat Traditional DEX Liquidity

Proprietary AMMs use predictive price feeds to rival centralized exchange efficiency on-chain. Here's how they work and why they're controversial.

by James Ding
Jan 20, 2026

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Solana (SOL)'s Strategic Integration of USDT Liquidity Through Legacy Mesh

Solana (SOL)'s integration with USDT liquidity via Legacy Mesh addresses stablecoin fragmentation, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability across blockchains.

by Iris Coleman
Jan 09, 2026

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Digital Asset Outflows Persist While XRP and Solana Buck the Trend

Despite persistent outflows, XRP and Solana ETFs show resilience, attracting significant inflows amid a challenging market climate, according to CoinShares.

by Joerg Hiller
Dec 29, 2025

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Solana and Base Lead in 2025 Blockchain Ecosystem Popularity

Solana maintains its lead as the most popular blockchain ecosystem in 2025, with Base and Ethereum following. However, Solana's dominance faces challenges amid emerging ecosystems like Sui and BNB Chain.

by Timothy Morano
Dec 15, 2025

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DFlow Introduces Tokenized Prediction Markets API on Solana (SOL)

DFlow launches a new API, bringing Kalshi's prediction markets to Solana (SOL), offering full composability, native SPL tokens, and 100% market coverage.