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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Solana Changelog - Agave Client, Compute Optimization, and Create-Solana-Program
Explore Solana's latest developments including the Agave validator client, compute optimization strategies, and new tools like Create-Solana-Program in this comprehensive changelog.
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Everything You Need To Know About Polygon's Aggregation Layer | Marc Boiron & Brendan Farmer
Discover how Polygon's Aggregation Layer is revolutionizing blockchain scaling and interoperability, offering seamless bridging and shared liquidity across multiple chains.
The State of Solana NFT's with Thugbirdz founder Birdm0n | ep. 6
Explore the Solana NFT landscape with Thugbirdz founder Birdm0n, covering community-driven projects, innovative token standards, and the fusion of digital collectibles with DeFi.
Why Solana Wins - Interview with Solana Legend
Discover why Solana is poised for success in the evolving crypto landscape. Learn about Ethereum's challenges, Layer 2 limitations, and the rise of Bitcoin Ordinals in this in-depth analysis.
Understanding The Intersection Of Crypto & AI | Lucas Tcheyan (Galaxy)
Dive into the fascinating world where cryptocurrency meets artificial intelligence with Galaxy Digital researcher Lucas Tcheyan. Learn about decentralized GPU farms, on-chain AI proofs, and the future of smart agents in...
Solana Ecosystem Update: Jito Labs, L2s, and Meme Coins
Explore the latest developments in Solana's ecosystem, including Jito Labs' decision to suspend their mempool, the impact on users, and the ongoing evolution of L2 scaling solutions.
The Jito Impact: Is Jito Saving Solana? | Jon Charbonneau
Explore how Jito's decision to suspend their mempool affects Solana, the state of MEV, and the evolving landscape of L1s, L2s, and L3s in cryptocurrency.
Drift: The Solana DEX Powering Onchain Liquidity | Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney
Explore how Drift's Swift protocol is transforming Solana DeFi with lightning-fast perpetual trading, enhanced liquidity, and a vision for a decentralized financial future.
Solana Changelog - Mar 12 - Solana hackathon, Anza fork, Anchor IDLs, Windows support
Exciting updates in the Solana ecosystem including the Renaissance Hackathon, Anza's fork of the validator client, improvements to Anchor IDLs, and enhanced Windows support.
Building Solana: Chewing Glass with Toly (co-founder of Solana Labs) - Solfate Podcast #47
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko discusses asynchronous execution, personal motivations, and the future of blockchain technology in an insightful podcast interview.
Solana Changelog - Mar 12 - Solana hackathon, Anza fork, Anchor IDLs, Windows support
Exciting updates in the Solana ecosystem: Renaissance Hackathon begins, Anza forks Solana validator client, and major Anchor IDL enhancements on the horizon.
The Father of High-Throughput Blockchains: Anatoly Yakovenko (Solana)
Solana's founder discusses the blockchain's origins, technological innovations, and vision for the future of decentralized finance and Web3.
Crypto Needs More Product, Investing In Great Founders | Craig Burel
Craig Burel discusses Reciprocal Ventures' journey into Solana, the importance of product and go-to-market strategy in crypto, and insights on investing in founders and applications versus tokens.
What Solana Unlocks for GameFi's Backend w/ Albert Chen (Genopets)
Discover how Genopets leverages Solana's unique features to create a seamless Web3 gaming experience, bridging the gap between traditional mobile games and blockchain technology.
Incentivizing Your Community with Tommy from Armada | ep. 05
Learn how Armada is revolutionizing community building and tokenomics automation on Solana through innovative staking and governance solutions.
Solana Ecosystem Call - March 2024
Dive into the latest Solana ecosystem developments, including Kamino's token launch, Wormhole's airdrop, and IoNet's groundbreaking AI infrastructure on Solana.
Solana Ecosystem Call - March 2024
Dive into the latest Solana developments: Renaissance Hackathon launch, Kamino token announcement, Wormhole's cross-chain innovations, and IO.net's groundbreaking AI infrastructure. Learn about exciting ecosystem updates...
The Return Of Meme Coin Mania | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith
Explore the resurgence of meme coins, Solana's MEV challenges, and Ethereum's scaling solutions in this in-depth analysis of the latest crypto trends.
DRiP: Crypto's Largest Application, Built On Solana | Vibhu Norby
Explore how DRiP is transforming digital content creation and distribution on Solana, with insights on user growth, revenue models, and valuable advice for crypto founders.
The One With Kollan from MetaDAO | ep. 4
Explore insights from Kollan on trading history, market making, and the future of decentralized governance with MetaDAO on Solana.
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