Solana Compass
Solana Compass is an independent Solana analytics and staking platform. We have operated a validator on Solana mainnet since September 2021, and the data it produces powers the network statistics, staking and validator analytics, and ecosystem news published across this site.
Everything we publish — from staking statistics and network analytics to Solana ecosystem news — is grounded in on-chain data we collect and verify against our own infrastructure. Read more about how our articles are produced in our editorial standards, or see where our data has been cited in the press.
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The Bull Case For Solana In 2025 | Ryan Watkins
Ryan Watkins discusses Solana's explosive growth, the rise of AI agents, and why Solana could become the leading smart contract platform by 2025.
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Project 0: The Largest DeFi Prime Broker, Only Possible on Solana
Project Zero unveils game-changing DeFi prime brokerage with $300M under management, new payment infrastructure, and Q1 2025 token launch
Tech Talk: Reilabs
Sunspot cuts ZK proof verification costs from $30 to under 500K compute units on Solana. Learn how this breakthrough enables private transactions, identity verification, and more.
Breakpoint 2025: Security Block: Asymmetric Research
Discover the biggest security risks facing Solana in 2025, from oracle compromises to CU optimization dangers, and learn how developers can protect their protocols.
Ranger: Building a Unified Market - Ranger Finance
Ranger Finance announces Ranger USD yield token, new DeFi integrations, and token launch plans at Breakpoint 2025 in Abu Dhabi
The True Price: How Pyth Is Rebuilding the $50B Industry You've Never Heard Of
Pyth Network launches Pyth Pro, a Spotify-like market data subscription that's 10x cheaper than competitors, already hitting $1M ARR in first month
Breakpoint 2025: Security Block: Almanax (Francesco Piccoli)
AlmondX unveils AI security engineer for Solana developers with free one-year audit program backed by Solana Foundation
This House believes that token buybacks are a net-negative value accrual mechanism
Breakpoint 2025 debate: Are crypto token buybacks a net negative? Experts clash over transparency, growth vs distribution, and the $1.4B annual market
Crypto's Annoying MEV Problem | Weekly Roundup
Explore Solana's MEV landscape, stablecoin growth, and innovative solutions to sandwiching attacks in this in-depth analysis of crypto market dynamics.
Breaking Down The Hyperliquid Hype | Weekly Roundup
Dive into the latest crypto trends with Lightspeed: Hyperliquid's decentralization journey, Solana ETF prospects, and the evolving landscape of AI agents in blockchain.
What's Next For Crypto In 2026 | Kairos Research
Kairos Research shares insights on Solana validator operations, inflation dynamics, the perps opportunity, and what to expect from crypto in 2026
Solana's 2024 Year In Review | Weekly Roundup
Explore Solana's rollercoaster 2024, from meme coin mania to institutional integrations. Dive into the ecosystem's challenges, triumphs, and what's next for 2025.
Lightspeed - How To Fix Crypto's Token Dilemma
Deep dive into Solana's evolving DEX landscape, prop AMMs dominance, the STAMP token model, and why onchain equities may reshape crypto trading in 2025
How Kamino Became Solana's Largest Lending Protocol | Marius Ciubotariu
Kamino announces six new DeFi products including fixed-rate borrowing, private credit, and an RWA DEX as it cements its position as Solana's largest lending protocol
The Vision for Jito | ep. 31
Lucas Bruder discusses Jito's impact on Solana, the revolutionary DoubleZero network, and the rise of fat apps in the Solana ecosystem
Solana's Biggest Opportunity In 2026 | Dan Smith
Dan Smith breaks down the rise of proprietary AMMs on Solana, the new Lightspeed investor relations platform, and why 2026 could be Solana's biggest year yet for DeFi infrastructure.
How Does Ethereum Solve It's North Star Problem? | Jon Charbonneau
Dive into Ethereum's strategic dilemmas, Solana's clear vision, and the future of L1 blockchains with investor Jon Charbonneau in this illuminating podcast discussion.
You Win Or You Learn | ep. 30
Explore leadership philosophies and entrepreneurial mindsets with Jito Labs co-founder Zano Sherwani. Learn about building successful companies and motivating high-performing teams in the Solana ecosystem.
How Hylo Is Accelerating Solana DeFi In 2026 | Plish
Discover how Hylo is revolutionizing Solana DeFi with its innovative dual-token system offering 15%+ stablecoin yields and tokenized leverage positions
Product Keynote: Glider (Brian Huang)
A16Z-backed Glider announces Solana launch, offering automated DeFi investing with no gas fees, no signing, and non-custodial portfolio management across EVM and SVM.
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