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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Validated | How Pyth Is Changing the Oracle Game w/ Jayant Krishnamurthy
Discover how Pyth Network is transforming the oracle landscape with its innovative approach to bringing real-world data onto blockchains, offering high-frequency and low-latency solutions across multiple chains.
Legacy vs Next-Gen: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Avalanche | Luigi DeMeo, Patrick O'Grady
Avalanche leaders discuss the platform's unique approach to scaling, customizable subnets, and positioning for institutional blockchain adoption
Solana Ecosystem Call ft. Code, 6th Man Ventures, and Maple (Sep 23)
Discover Solana's recent partnerships with Visa and Shopify, explore groundbreaking DeFi innovations, and learn about new developer tools in this comprehensive ecosystem update.
The Lack of Bold Bets in Crypto | Weekly Roundup
Explore the challenges facing crypto innovation, the potential of DePIN projects on Solana, and the evolving landscape of SocialFi in this insightful podcast discussion.
Solana Changelog - September 12 - Hyperdrive Office Hours, Community Events, Faster Program Deploys
Discover the latest Solana updates including new community events, Hyperdrive Hackathon office hours, advanced development courses, and significant improvements to program deployment speed.
Solana Changelog - September 12 - Hyperdrive Office Hours, Community Events, Faster Program Deploys
Discover the latest Solana updates including community events, Hyperdrive Hackathon office hours, advanced development courses, and exciting protocol improvements for faster program deployments.
Finding the Answer to Crypto's Biggest Problem | Ted Livingston, CEO of Code
Ted Livingston, CEO of Code, discusses how to build consumer-friendly crypto products, the challenges of messaging apps, and why stablecoins aren't crypto's answer.
Monad: Supercharging the EVM for Next-Gen Blockchain Performance
Explore how Monad is supercharging the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with parallelization and pipelining techniques, potentially achieving 10,000 TPS and revolutionizing blockchain scalability.
Alex Thorn (Galaxy Digital) on L1s, L2s, and Institutional Crypto
Expert insights on the future of Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana and other blockchain platforms from Galaxy Digital's head of research Alex Thorn
Solana's Emergence as a Payments Hub | Roundup
Explore Solana's growing prominence in crypto payments, featuring Visa's USDC settlement, Shopify integration, and the evolution of DeFi on the blockchain.
Richard Wu (Tensor) on the Financialization of NFTs (and if we accidentally killed them)
Explore the evolution of NFT trading with Tensor's Richard Wu as he discusses compressed NFTs, the future of digital assets, and Solana's role in mass adoption.
Solana's Watershed Moment | Zeta Markets, Meteora, Hubble Protocol
Explore Solana's recent partnerships, improved developer experience, and the future of DeFi 2.0 with insights from leading Solana DeFi founders.
Solana Changelog - September 6 - Hyperdrive Hackathon Edition
Discover top Solana developer resources for the Hyperdrive hackathon. Learn about Solana Pay, Mobile Stack, AI integration, and more in this comprehensive guide.
Solana Changelog - September 6 - Hyperdrive Hackathon Edition
Explore top Solana developer resources for the Hyperdrive hackathon. Learn about Solana's ecosystem, tools, and innovative capabilities in this comprehensive guide.
What does it take to run a blockchain school? (feat. Jeff from Web3 Builders Alliance) - Solfate #32
Discover how Web3 Builders Alliance is shaping the future of blockchain development through innovative education and real-world project experience on Solana.
Unlayered Podcast: Richard from Tensor on NFT Marketplaces and Solana Innovation
Explore the future of NFT marketplaces, Solana's innovations, and crypto adoption with Tensor's co-founder Richard in this insightful Unlayered podcast episode.
How Monad is Superscaling the EVM | Keone Hon, Kevin G
Discover how Monad is pushing the boundaries of EVM scalability through innovative parallel execution techniques, aiming to deliver high-performance blockchain infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized appl...
Validated | Why Multisigs Are Becoming the Default Security Paradigm w/ Stepan Simkin (Squads)
Discover how multisigs are revolutionizing crypto security on Solana. Learn about Squads Protocol, formal verification, and the challenges of monetizing public goods in blockchain.
The Art of Building Crypto Products Users Love | Jeff Morris Jr.
Learn how to create crypto products users love from former Tinder VP Jeff Morris Jr. Discover key insights on user acquisition, subscription models, and finding product-market fit in Web3.
The Next Chapter for Stablecoins | Nic Carter
Explore the evolving landscape of stablecoins, crypto adoption, and digital assets with insights from Nic Carter on the Lightspeed podcast.
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