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 - Mar 26 - Sending Transactions Faster, Stake-Weighted QoS, and Optimizing Compute
Explore the latest Solana developments including improved transaction speed, stake-weighted quality of service, and compute optimization techniques for developers.
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Why DePIN Matters: Powering The Crypto Economy | Jon Victor
Explore the world of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) and how Filecoin is revolutionizing data storage and retrieval in the crypto economy.
Rethinking Solana's Validator Client Paradigm w/ Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica)
Discover how Syndica's SIG, a new Solana validator client built in Zig, is set to revolutionize RPC infrastructure and make running validator nodes more accessible.
Ape and Pray with NotEezzy | Ep. 07
Discover how NotEezzy turned $600 into $500k flipping NFTs, his trading strategies, and insights into the Nigerian crypto scene in this captivating podcast episode.
Why Privacy Matters For Solana | Yannik Schrade
Discover how Arcium is bringing privacy 2.0 to Solana, enabling dark pools and encrypted AI training while maintaining high performance
Building Binance On-Chain | Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney, Drift Protocol
Discover how Drift Protocol is building the future of decentralized perpetual futures trading on Solana, aiming to rival centralized exchanges like Binance.
The Most Exciting Experiment In Crypto: Futarchy | Robin Hanson & Proph3t
Discover how Futarchy, implemented by MetaDAO on Solana, could revolutionize DAO governance through prediction markets and decision-making algorithms.
Solana Changelog - Mar 19: Anza's Agave Client, Compute, and create-solana-program
Explore Solana's latest developments: Anza's Agave client, block space challenges, priority fees, and new developer tools like create-solana-program.
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.
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.
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