Solana (SOL) is a high-performance blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications (DApps) and scalable crypto projects. Launched in 2020, Solana aims to address the scalability issues faced by other blockchain networks by utilizing a unique combination of technologies, including its Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism and Tower BFT consensus algorithm. Solana boasts extremely fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it attractive for developers building complex DApps, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces. Its architecture is optimized for throughput, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second (TPS), significantly higher than many other blockchain networks. SOL serves as the native cryptocurrency of the Solana network, used for paying transaction fees, participating in governance, and incentivizing validators. Its value has seen substantial growth as the platform gains traction and adoption within the crypto community. The Solana ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with projects leveraging its scalability and performance to create innovative solutions across various industries. As a result, SOL has become increasingly prominent within the cryptocurrency space, attracting attention from investors, developers, and enterprises seeking to build on a robust and scalable blockchain platform.
Bitcoin’s (CRYPTO:BTC) share of the total cryptocurrency market fell below 60% during the week ending September 26, 2026, even as its price rose 3.3%. Bitcoin dominance, a key crypto metric, measures Bitcoin’s market value…
Solana’s (CRYPTO:SOL) validators voted to double the network’s disinflation rate, passing the proposal by a narrow 0.33-percentage-point margin. This decision was pivotal, as a Kraken validator, holding 8.9 million SOL, switched its vote from…
Right now, Hyperliquid (CRYPTO:HYPE) is worth about $21 billion, far less than Solana‘s (CRYPTO:SOL) market value of roughly $69 billion. To reach a point where Hyperliquid is worth more than Solana, HYPE would need to more than…
Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) recently closed above a line that has capped its rallies for the past year. However, it stumbled at the $2,800 mark not once, but twice within a week, specifically on September 21…
The Solana Foundation, a Swiss nonprofit that supports the development of the Solana blockchain (CRYPTO:SOL), recently announced the hiring of Rachel Conlan, former marketing chief at Binance, as chief strategy officer, and Jamal Raees,…
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) has risen 21% over the past month, and with the highly anticipated Alpenglow upgrade just three days away, the question remains: Can the crypto asset break through $120 before this pivotal event?…
Anthony Scaramucci is pitching Bitcoin as the antidote to a system that left Main Street behind, but the price chart over the past year tells a very different story about who actually got hurt.
Last week, both Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) posted strong gains, with Ethereum up 10.2% and Solana up 15.5%. As of September 25, Ethereum is trading at $2,694, while Solana is at $117. However,…
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) all gained more than 10% last week. However, they fell together on September 24, with XRP down 6.9% and Bitcoin and Solana down about 2% each. As of September 25, they had…
Stellar (CRYPTO:XLM) has reached an impressive $2.75 billion in tokenized real-world assets, placing it third among all blockchains after Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and BNB Chain, according to DefiLlama. This figure positions it ahead of competitors…
Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO:BCH) surged as much as 30% to $348 from a previous close of $267. This jump followed CME Group’s announcement that it plans to list Bitcoin Cash futures. In comparison, three cryptocurrencies—Cardano…
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) faces a hefty climb of about 152% to return to its all-time high of $295, reached on January 19, 2025. Currently, Solana’s price stands at $117 after a 21% weekly increase, but…
The next two years present a significant moment for both Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL). For Bitcoin, the upcoming fifth halving in April 2028 will cut the supply of new coins in half. Meanwhile,…
As September 30 approaches, two of the three major cryptocurrencies—XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), Solana (CRYPTO:SOL), and Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC)—are set to receive major network upgrades, while the third had its moment earlier this year. This is the…
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet again at the White House on September 24. This is their second meeting this year, as China’s foreign ministry confirmed on September 21. Topics on their agenda…
