Layer 1
A high-throughput layer 1 built for low-latency apps.
A proof-of-stake chain that uses Proof of History timestamps and parallel transaction execution (Sealevel) over an account model where programs keep their state in separate accounts. Programs are written in Rust, usually with the Anchor framework.
SolanaBeginnerSolana-based bot designed to exploit a specific arbitrage opportunity has raked in a staggering $30 million over the past two months. This bot, nicknamed “arsc,” leverages a technique known as maximum extractable value (MEV) arbitrage, raising concerns within the Solana community. MEV arbitrage…
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Solana Labs, the company behind the Solana blockchain, has launched Bond, a new customer engagement platform. Bond leverages blockchain technology to address limitations in conventional loyalty programs and enhance brand-customer relationships. Traditionally, loyalty programs struggle to maintain…
SolanaBeginnerThe crypto community, io.net, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) built on Solana, announced a leadership change just two days before its highly anticipated token launch. Co-founder and CEO Ahmad Shadid stepped down from his position, with fellow co-founder and former COO Tory…
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SolanaBeginnerThe Solana community recently voted to allocate 100% of the network’s priority fees to its validators. This decision passed with a significant 77% majority, marking a major shift in how Solana distributes fees generated by network transactions. Previously, priority fees were split evenly between…
SolanaBeginnerA shrewd crypto trader has turned a small investment into a life-changing sum in a remarkably short time. The trader, identified only by their wallet address “sundayfunday.sol,” managed to parlay $2,275 worth of Solana (SOL) tokens into a staggering $2.26 million profit within just eight hours.…
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SolanaBeginnerThe former employee linked to the alleged exploitation of pump.fun for $1.9 million asserts that they were arrested and charged in the UK and are currently out on bail. The individual, identified as “STACCoverflow” and confirmed as Jarett Dunn confessed to the attack on May 16. Dunn purportedly…
#defi#memecoin#uk
SolanaBeginnerPre-orderers of the Solana Mobile “Chapter 2” phone experienced a brief moment of delight as a combination of airdropped memecoins nearly covered the entire cost of the device. In April, crypto projects behind two memecoins with cat themes, “Cat in a dog’s world” (MEW) and “Maneki” (MANEKI),…
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SolanaBeginnerAt least 12 Solana-based memecoins launched through presales have been abandoned by their developers within the last month, according to blockchain investigator ZachXBT. These projects collectively raised a staggering $26.7 million from investors, only to vanish shortly after launch. The…
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SolanaBeginnerThe move-to-earn app StepN, built on the Solana blockchain, is giving away $30 million worth of FSL points to its users. This airdrop aims to reward loyal users and drum up excitement for a future partnership with a major sports brand. FSL points can be redeemed for StepN’s GMT token at a 1:1…
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SolanaBeginnerThe crypto industry has begun to warn of “peak degeneracy,” with memecoin founders making millions of dollars from Solana’s SOLSOL$202 token presales in only the previous 72 hours. Crypto traders have sent approximately $100 million in SOL in the last 72 hours in a bid to purchase into new Solana…
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SolanaBeginnerMemecoins featuring poorly drawn caricatures of celebrities and politicians. These tokens launched on the Solana blockchain, are captivating a niche group of investors seeking potentially explosive returns despite inherent risks and a lack of underlying utility. Memecoin speculators are…
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