Solana Validator Numbers Slide as Rising Costs Push Out Small Operators
Solana’s validator ecosystem is shrinking fast, with the network losing more than two thirds of its validators since 2023. The drop is raising fresh questions about decentralization as higher operating costs and aggressive fee competition make it harder for smaller node operators to survive. Validator count drops sharply since 2023
Solana Mobile Confirms Jan. 21 Launch for SKR Token, Details Airdrop Plan
Solana Mobile has confirmed that its long-awaited SKR token will officially go live on Jan. 21, giving users and developers clarity on when the new asset will enter the ecosystem. The announcement marks a key milestone for the company as it expands beyond hardware into a broader onchain mobile platform.
Solana’s WET Presale Hijacked by Sybil Wallets as HumidiFi Resets Launch
A major Solana token presale collapsed after a large-scale Sybil attack overwhelmed the event, prompting HumidiFi to cancel the launch and announce a fresh token with airdrops for genuine participants. Bot Farm Snipes Almost Entire WET Presale The presale for the Wet (WET) token, hosted on Jupiter, sold out within
How High Can Solana (SOL) Go as First U.S. Solana ETF Launches? Analysts Eye $400 Target
Solana’s native token, SOL, is back in the spotlight after the debut of the first U.S.-based Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). The launch of the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF on the New York Stock Exchange has reignited bullish sentiment across the crypto market, with some analysts predicting that SOL could soar
Solana Pitches Blockchain for AI Transparency at Labour Conference
As the UK’s Labour Party gathered in Liverpool this week for its annual four-day conference, a parallel conversation unfolded away from the main stage. Solana Superteam UK, an ecosystem support group for the Solana blockchain, hosted a side event on 29 September highlighting how blockchain could help solve the growing
Solana vs Sui: The Web3 Gaming Console Battle
The gaming industry is no stranger to console wars. From Nintendo vs. Sega in the 90s to today’s battles between Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, each new generation brings its own fight for dominance. Now, a new contender is entering the ring, Web3 gaming consoles. Over the next two months, the
Solana Processes 2.9 Billion Transactions as SOL Price Targets $250
August was a landmark month for Solana (SOL), marked not only by a notable price surge but also by record-breaking blockchain activity. Despite falling short of retesting its all-time high, Solana’s on-chain performance and technical indicators suggest the project is laying firm foundations for a renewed rally. Record-Breaking Blockchain Activity
SPARK Ignites Solana Scene After 15,000% Surge
SPARK, a little-known memecoin launched on the Solana blockchain, has taken the crypto world by storm with an explosive debut. In just under 48 hours, the token soared an astonishing 15,000%, transforming from a near-zero market cap to over $15 million, a move that caught the attention of both traders
Solana Integrates Chainlink’s CCIP: A Cross-Chain Breakthrough
Chainlink has officially launched its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) on the Solana mainnet, marking a significant milestone in blockchain development. For the first time, the protocol is live on a non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain, extending its reach beyond Ethereum-compatible chains. This integration is part of Chainlink’s CCIP version 1.6
Top Crypto to Buy Now Ahead of the Bull Run
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with anticipation as a potential bull run looms on the horizon. With Bitcoin’s price projections reaching unprecedented heights, some analysts forecasting it to hit $1 million, investors are eagerly scouting for altcoins poised to ride this wave. Among the contenders, Solana (SOL), Quant (QNT), XRP,
