Solana
News from the Solana ecosystem, spanning validator infrastructure, DeFi, DePIN and consumer applications.
Institutional Desks Rotate Into Solana
Prime brokers report a marked uptick in structured product demand tied to SOL, as allocators diversify beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
Firedancer Client Advances Toward Mainnet Debut
Jump Crypto's alternative validator client continues its staged rollout, with Frankendancer already running on mainnet.
Jito Continues to Dominate Solana MEV Revenue
Tips paid through the Jito block engine have made up the vast majority of validator MEV income on Solana over the past quarter.
Jupiter Aggregator Hits Record Monthly Volume
The Solana-based DEX aggregator continues to route the majority of on-chain swaps on the network.
Pump.fun Volumes Cool but Cumulative Revenue Passes $500 Million
The Solana-based memecoin launchpad has continued to generate meaningful revenue even as daily activity has fallen from its highs.
VanEck and 21Shares Refile Spot Solana ETF Applications
Asset managers continue to advance filings for a US-listed spot Solana ETF, arguing that market and regulatory conditions have shifted.
Solana Foundation Publishes Post-Mortem on Recent Congestion Episode
Engineers detail the fixes rolled out after a period of severe congestion earlier in the year affected user transactions.
Helium Marks Third Anniversary of Solana Migration
The DePIN project has continued to expand mobile and IoT coverage since moving from its bespoke chain to Solana.
Solana Mobile Ships Additional Seeker Devices to Preorder Customers
The second-generation Solana Mobile phone continues to ship after its earlier delays.
Stablecoin Supply on Solana Continues to Climb
USDC and PayPal's PYUSD have driven a steady expansion of stablecoin float on Solana over the past six months.
Solana Validator Economics Under Scrutiny After Inflation Vote
A recent governance vote on Solana's inflation schedule left the current curve intact, but sparked further debate on validator sustainability.
Solana Breakpoint Conference Set to Return This Year
The annual Solana developer conference is expected to draw a large crowd, with organisers previewing an expanded agenda.