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About Solana

Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for mass adoption by providing a fast, secure, and low-cost environment for decentralized applications. It distinguishes itself by scaling globally without the use of complex sharding or multiple layers, instead maintaining a single, unified ledger to avoid liquidity fragmentation. This architecture allows it to process thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality, often at a cost of less than a penny per transaction. The network operates on a unique hybrid model that combines Proof of Stake with an innovation called Proof of History, which functions as a decentralized clock to timestamp transactions. This system reduces the need for constant node communication, allowing the Sealevel engine to run non-conflicting smart contracts in parallel across multiple CPU cores. Further efficiency is gained through the Gulf Stream protocol, which reduces confirmation times by forwarding transactions to validators before the current block is finished. Founded in 2017 by Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana is now supported by the Switzerland-based Solana Foundation and significant institutional investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital. The platform’s native token, SOL, serves as the primary currency for paying transaction fees, participating in network governance, and securing the system through staking. Solana has also seen significant institutional adoption ranging from spot Solana ETFs to major partnerships including Visa's 2025 launch of USDC settlement on the network and the tokenization of public equity by firms like Galaxy Digital.

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Pump Introduces Limit Orders on Solana for Automated Memecoin Trading

BitcoinWorld Pump Introduces Limit Orders on Solana for Automated Memecoin Trading Pump, the Solana-based memecoin issuance platform, has rolled out a limit order feature within its app, enabling users to set preset prices for take-profit and stop-loss orders. The update, announc...

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Aquifer Exploit Drains $2.5M From Solana (SOL) Ecosystem AMM

A $2.5M exploit of Solana-based AMM Aquifer pushed SOL below $100 to $99.73. On-chain tracing, the 20% bounty deadline, whale buying and futures data in focus.

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ETH, SOL, and XRP Price Predictions Flash Major Downside Risk

Despite the latest crypto rally in August, prediction marketplace bettors are signaling a bumpy road for ethereum (ETH), XRP, and solana (SOL) through the end of 2026, with traders putting meaningful odds on further price declines even as they keep some recovery bets in the cards. Ethereum Attracts the Biggest Bets As of today, ethereum’s

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Hyperliquid Joins Nasdaq CME Crypto Index Alongside Bitcoin and XRP

Summary HYPE entered Nasdaq CME Crypto Index at 3.36%, trailing Solana while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP retained larger allocations within fund. Spot HYPE ETFs held $461.54 million, led by BlackRock, Fidelity, and 21Shares, with combined net inflows reaching $344.31 million overa...

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Solana Ends Yearlong Monthly Losing Streak as Whale Buys $8 Million in SOL

What to Know Solana ended nearly one year of monthly losses by closing August near $103 and reclaiming the important $100 support level. A dormant whale purchased 76,856 SOL worth approximately $8 million through Hyperliquid following roughly eight months of recorded wallet inact...

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Solana Alpenglow: Activation Starts September 28, and What Delegators Should Check Now

The release schedule for Agave v4.3 names September 28, 2026 as the start of feature activation on Solana mainnet. We measured how much stake already runs on the new version today, and explain what delegators need to draw from it.

CryptoTicker

Solana hits a new transaction record in August, up 23% from July

Solana processed over 5.2 billion non-vote transactions in August, a new all-time high and a 23% jump from July's previous record.

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ARK, Glassnode Rank Bitcoin Most Decentralized – Ethereum, Solana Face Different Trade-Offs

Bitcoin ranked as the most decentralized of the three networks studied, although the report also highlighted concentration risks in its mining sector.

Stocktwits

Bitcoin, Ether, XRP ETFs Pull In $310M as Blackrock Drives Demand

Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows with $216.70 million on Monday, recovering quickly from Friday’s interruption. Ether funds extended their winning streak to 11 sessions with $87.68 million, while XRP and solana also attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Close August With $3.52B in Monthly Inflows August closed with buyers back at the table. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds

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ARK Invest and Glassnode Publish Joint Study on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Decentralization

The research firms frame a spectrum comparing how each network distributes control and validation power ARK Invest and Glassnode have published a joint research report examining decentralization across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The report was covered by CryptoBriefing and by...

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