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Solana Compass

Independent Solana analytics, staking & news — validator on mainnet since September 2021

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 Pudgy Penguin Playbook With Luca Netz

The Pudgy Penguin Playbook With Luca Netz

Luca Netz discusses Pudgy Penguins' success, PENGU token launch on Solana, and plans to become crypto's cultural phenomenon in 2025

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Solana Compass · Jan 28, 2025 · 26 min read
Building an investment DAO in Star Atlas & buying a $5M space ship w/ Craig Founder @SuperPhoenixDAO

Building an investment DAO in Star Atlas & buying a $5M space ship w/ Craig Founder @SuperPhoenixDAO

Discover how SuperPhoenixDAO is creating innovative investment opportunities and social experiences in Star Atlas, leveraging Solana's blockchain technology to bridge gaming ecosystems.

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Solana Compass · Jan 25, 2025 · 20 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Restaking On Solana vs Ethereum | Lucas Bruder & Sreeram Kannan

Everything You Need To Know About Restaking On Solana vs Ethereum | Lucas Bruder & Sreeram Kannan

Explore the differences between restaking on Solana and Ethereum, featuring insights from Jito's Lucas Bruder and EigenLayer's Sreeram Kannan on scalability, economic security, and the future of decentralized services.

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Solana Compass · Jan 24, 2025 · 14 min read
Keynote: Anchorage Digital - Visual Sign Framework for Transparent Blockchain Transactions

Keynote: Anchorage Digital - Visual Sign Framework for Transparent Blockchain Transactions

Anchorage Digital's Visual Sign framework aims to solve crypto's visualization problem, enabling users to understand exactly what they're signing before executing transactions.

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Solana Compass · Jan 23, 2025 · 10 min read
Product Keynote: Ledger

Product Keynote: Ledger

Ledger unveils Solana and BONK Edition hardware wallets at Breakpoint 2025, plus major SPL token support updates for both consumer and enterprise users.

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Solana Compass · Jan 23, 2025 · 7 min read
Wen Firedancer

Wen Firedancer

Firedancer is live on Solana mainnet! Learn how Jump Trading's independent validator client achieved sub-minute startup times and became the fastest voter on the network.

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Solana Compass · Jan 23, 2025 · 10 min read
The State Of Solana With Matthew Sigel

The State Of Solana With Matthew Sigel

Explore the latest developments in Solana's ecosystem, Van Eck's new On-Chain Economy ETF, and the impact of regulatory changes on the crypto market with industry expert Matthew Sigel.

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Solana Compass · Jan 21, 2025 · 18 min read
Product Keynote: CopperX (Tarun Mangukiya)

Product Keynote: CopperX (Tarun Mangukiya)

CopperX launches Coach at Breakpoint 2025 - a Solana-powered global banking solution offering US bank accounts and stablecoin cards to freelancers worldwide.

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Solana Compass · Jan 20, 2025 · 8 min read
Building a Startup on Solana | ep. 32

Building a Startup on Solana | ep. 32

Learn how to ideate, launch, and scale your Solana startup from Forma co-founder Faraj Mayan in this insightful podcast episode

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Solana Compass · Jan 18, 2025 · 12 min read
Why Solana Needs To Fix Its Inflation Rate | Tushar Jain

Why Solana Needs To Fix Its Inflation Rate | Tushar Jain

Multicoin Capital's Tushar Jain discusses Solana's inflation issues and proposes a market-driven approach to optimize network security and token economics.

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Solana Compass · Jan 17, 2025 · 15 min read
Behind DSCVR: Building a Decentralized Social Network for the Web3 Era w/ Rick Porter, CEO

Behind DSCVR: Building a Decentralized Social Network for the Web3 Era w/ Rick Porter, CEO

Explore how DSCVR is reshaping social networking using blockchain technology, offering unprecedented transparency and user empowerment in the Web3 era.

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Solana Compass · Jan 15, 2025 · 14 min read
The Bull Case For Solana In 2025 | Ryan Watkins

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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Solana Compass · Jan 14, 2025 · 21 min read
This House believes that token buybacks are a net-negative value accrual mechanism

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

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 9 min read
Project 0: The Largest DeFi Prime Broker, Only Possible on Solana

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

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 8 min read
Tech Talk: Reilabs

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.

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 8 min read
Breakpoint 2025: Security Block: Asymmetric Research

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.

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 10 min read
Ranger: Building a Unified Market - Ranger Finance

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

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 8 min read
The True Price: How Pyth Is Rebuilding the $50B Industry You've Never Heard Of

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

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 10 min read
Breakpoint 2025: Security Block: Almanax (Francesco Piccoli)

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

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Solana Compass · Jan 12, 2025 · 9 min read
Crypto's Annoying MEV Problem | Weekly Roundup

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.

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Solana Compass · Jan 10, 2025 · 10 min read
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