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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TOP 5 Books Every Founder Needs With Cris Heaney from Drift Protocol | ep. 23
Discover the must-read books for aspiring founders in crypto and tech, as recommended by Drift Protocol's CTO. Gain insights on marketing, community building, and entrepreneurship in the Solana ecosystem.
TOP 5 Books Every Founder Needs With Chris Heaney from Drift Protocol | ep. 23
Discover the top book recommendations for aspiring founders and tech entrepreneurs from Chris Heaney, CTO of Drift Protocol on Solana. Gain valuable insights on marketing, community building, and founder mindset.
The Solana Ecosystem Call [November 2024]
Discover Solana's unprecedented growth, record-breaking metrics, and exciting new projects in the November 2024 ecosystem call. Learn about the expanding Solana network state and lucrative opportunities for developers.
Solana Changelog Nov 6th
Explore the latest Solana updates including Agave v2.1, Web3.js v2 release candidate, SIMD-0187 proposal, and upcoming Anchor v0.31.0 features in this comprehensive changelog.
The Intersection Of Crypto & AI | Andrej Radonjic
Learn how Grass Network is tackling ethical web scraping, empowering AI models with real-time data, and reshaping the internet's future through crypto incentives.
Solana Changelog Oct 30th
Explore the latest Solana developments including Old Faithful RPC on Filecoin, verified builds in Explorer, and a new transaction size specification
The Most Interesting Man in Crypto - Gordon Grant
Explore institutional interest in Solana, carbon credit tokenization, and advanced crypto derivatives strategies with seasoned trader Gordon Grant
Most Interesting Man - Gordon Grant | ep. 22
Explore Solana's growing institutional appeal with derivatives expert Gordon Grant. Learn about treasury management strategies, carbon credit innovations, and the future of crypto options.
The Bull Case For Solana | Joe McCann
Explore Joe McCann's bullish outlook on Solana, its performance vs Ethereum, the potential impact of the US election on crypto markets, and the rise of meme coins in this in-depth analysis.
MegaETH on Lightspeed: The Real-Time Blockchain Pushing Layer 2 Performance to the Extreme
MegaETH founders discuss their record-breaking ICO, revolutionary Layer 2 architecture promising 100K TPS and 10ms blocks, and why they believe this is the endgame for blockchain performance.
Decentralized Cloud Storage on the Solana Network: Introducing Shadow Drive V2 - #64
Discover how GenesysGo's Shadow Drive V2 is transforming decentralized storage on Solana, offering cost-effective, censorship-resistant cloud solutions powered by mobile devices.
How DePIN Will Help Power Virtual Power Plants & The AI Revolution I Fredrik Ahlgren (Sourceful)
Discover how Sourceful is leveraging DePIN to revolutionize renewable energy distribution and create the world's largest virtual power plant on Solana.
The Future Runs on Pipe | ep. 43
David Rhodus, founder of Pipe Network, discusses building a next-generation decentralized CDN that's faster, cheaper, and more censorship-resistant than traditional providers, with integration into Jito restaking.
Solana Changelog Oct 16
Explore Solana's latest updates including SIMD-0180, SVM standalone applications, and assembly optimizations for improved performance and developer experience.
Solana Economic Zones | ep. 21
Discover how Solana Economic Zones are revolutionizing crypto adoption in Argentina and beyond. Learn about building thriving communities and practical advice for founders in this insightful podcast.
Crypto's Best Shot At Mainstream Adoption | Live At Permissionless
Discover how Solana's vibrant culture, creator economy, and innovative projects like DRiP are paving the way for mainstream crypto adoption.
The Future Of DeFi On Solana | Tristan Frizza & Jayant Krishnamurthy
Explore the future of DeFi on Solana with insights on high-performance trading, oracle solutions, and the impact of meme coins from industry experts.
How Blinks Will Transform Crypto UI And Help Showcase AI Agents I Chris Osborn (Dialect)
Discover how Dialect's Blinks are reshaping crypto interactions, flattening the internet, and paving the way for seamless AI agent integration in Web3.
Going All In On Solana | Leah Wald
Cypherpunk Holdings CEO Leah Wald discusses pivoting to Solana, ecosystem investments, ETF outlook, staking strategies, and growing institutional interest in SOL
Firedancer: Unlocking Solana's Scaling Roadmap | Weekly Roundup
Explore Solana's decentralization, Firedancer's potential, and the evolving crypto landscape in this in-depth analysis of recent developments and debates.
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