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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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Kanav Kariya: Intern to President of Jump Crypto

Kanav Kariya: Intern to President of Jump Crypto

Discover how Kanav Kariya rose from intern to president of Jump Crypto, pioneering DeFi innovations like Pyth Network and Wormhole on Solana.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Nov 30, 2021 · 18 min read
Chingari: Going Web2 to Web3

Chingari: Going Web2 to Web3

Learn how Chingari, India's leading short video app, is transforming the creator economy by pivoting to Web3 on Solana. Discover innovative features like social staking and NFT marketplaces.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Nov 01, 2021 · 15 min read
Phantom Wallet: The Best Web3 Wallet? Interview with CEO Brandon Miller

Phantom Wallet: The Best Web3 Wallet? Interview with CEO Brandon Miller

Discover how Phantom Wallet is transforming the Web3 experience on Solana. CEO Brandon Miller discusses growth, mobile plans, and the future of crypto wallets.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Oct 27, 2021 · 17 min read
Coinvise: Building Social Tokens and DAOs with Jenil Thakker

Coinvise: Building Social Tokens and DAOs with Jenil Thakker

Explore how Coinvise is revolutionizing social tokens and DAOs with CEO Jenil Thakker. Learn about tokenizing communities, creator economies, and the future of decentralized organizations.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Oct 12, 2021 · 12 min read
Grape Network: Are Gated Communities the Future?

Grape Network: Are Gated Communities the Future?

Discover how Grape Network is transforming token-gated communities, DAOs, and the future of work on Solana. Learn about innovative features like escrow bots, decentralized workplaces, and reputation systems.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Oct 06, 2021 · 16 min read

The Top Solana Projects: The Best Apps, Dapps, Defi, & NFTs

Want to learn what you can do with Solana Blockchain? The Solana Ecosystem is filled with a wide range of apps, Dapps, Defi projects, and NFTs. Below we’ve highlighted some of the most popular and best apps, Dapps, Defi...

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 13 min read

Token Swaps & Trading On Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)

Yield farming is a process that involves lending or staking crypto assets to generate rewards or high returns as passive incomes in the form of additional cryptocurrency

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 3 min read

Liquidity Pools - Solana Defi Guide

Yield farming is a process that involves lending or staking crypto assets to generate rewards or high returns as passive incomes in the form of additional cryptocurrency

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 3 min read

Yield & Liquidity Farming For Passive Income - Solana Defi Guide

Yield farming is a process that involves lending or staking crypto assets to generate rewards or high returns as passive incomes in the form of additional cryptocurrency

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 4 min read

Borrow / Lend

Borrowing and lending in DeFi is a process that allows users to earn interest on their crypto assets by lending them to others or borrowing assets from others

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 7 min read

The Best Wallets for Solana for Staking, NFTs, and Defi

To make the most of Solana you'll need a wallet that is secure and supports NFTs, Defi and tokens. Read on to find our favourites

Solana 🧭 Compass · Sep 21, 2021 · 16 min read
Is Solana the Future? A Deep Dive with Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko

Is Solana the Future? A Deep Dive with Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko

Solana co-founders Raj Gokal and Anatoly Yakovenko share insights on Solana's journey, its advantages over other blockchains, and their vision for the future of crypto.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Aug 14, 2021 · 22 min read
How DAOs are Changing the Way We Work with Jack Du Rose

How DAOs are Changing the Way We Work with Jack Du Rose

Explore how Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are transforming the future of work, with insights from Colony CEO Jack Du Rose on reputation systems, decision-making, and the potential for DAOs in creative ind...

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Aug 07, 2021 · 13 min read
Crypto for Newbies: Where to start with Preethi Kasireddy

Crypto for Newbies: Where to start with Preethi Kasireddy

Learn how to get started in crypto from former Coinbase engineer Preethi Kasireddy. Discover the impact of blockchain technology and tips for financial literacy.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jul 10, 2021 · 11 min read
How Two 20-Year-Olds Built a DeFi Protocol Managing $6B

How Two 20-Year-Olds Built a DeFi Protocol Managing $6B

Discover how two young founders built InstaDApp, a DeFi middleware protocol managing billions in assets and reshaping the future of finance.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jul 01, 2021 · 17 min read
The Great Online Game with Packy McCormick

The Great Online Game with Packy McCormick

Discover how the internet has transformed careers into a global game with exponential upside. Learn how to play and win in the new digital economy.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jun 28, 2021 · 19 min read
How This Indian Team Bootstrapped a $200M Ethereum Protocol

How This Indian Team Bootstrapped a $200M Ethereum Protocol

The founders of Ethereum Push Notification Service share their journey bootstrapping a $200M protocol and insights on the future of Web3 infrastructure.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jun 17, 2021 · 21 min read
Privacy & the Future of Blockchains

Privacy & the Future of Blockchains

Explore the groundbreaking potential of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing blockchain privacy, scalability, and identity management. Learn how this cryptographic breakthrough is shaping the future of decentralized financ...

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jun 06, 2021 · 13 min read
India's First Unicorn Protocol: Matic a.k.a Polygon

India's First Unicorn Protocol: Matic a.k.a Polygon

Founders of Polygon (MATIC) share insights on Ethereum scaling, advice for Indian engineers, and the future of blockchain technology in this in-depth interview.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · Jun 01, 2021 · 10 min read
The Future of Ethereum: Layer 2 Scaling Solutions Explained

The Future of Ethereum: Layer 2 Scaling Solutions Explained

Explore Ethereum's layer 2 scaling solutions, including rollups and sharding, and learn how ETH 2.0 aims to revolutionize blockchain technology.

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Solana 🧭 Compass · May 29, 2021 · 13 min read
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