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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Compressed NFTs: Solana's Secret to Mass Adoption | Tensor's Co-founders
Discover how Tensor is revolutionizing NFT trading on Solana and why compressed NFTs could be the key to onboarding millions of users into crypto.
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Solana Changelog - July 25 - Events, Pyre, and Anchor
Discover the latest Solana updates including the upcoming Game Jam, SIMD57 proposal for on-chain events, and crucial Anchor improvements in this week's changelog.
Solana Changelog - July 25 - Events, Pyre, and Anchor
Discover the latest Solana updates including the upcoming Game Jam, SIMD57 proposal for on-chain events, and exciting ecosystem developments in this week's Solana Changelog.
Building StarAtlas, the blockchain game and economy with Michael Wagner, CEO - Solfate Podcast #29
Explore how Star Atlas is building a groundbreaking MMO economy and metaverse on Solana, featuring innovative on-chain game logic and an open IP model.
Balaji Srinivasan: Crypto Networks, Sovereignty and Decentralization with Akshay BD
Explore the intersection of crypto, politics, and technology with Balaji Srinivasan and Akshay BD as they discuss network states, community building, and the future of decentralized systems.
Building User-Friendly Block Explorers for Solana | Fathur Rahman, SolanaFM
Discover how SolanaFM is transforming block explorers for Solana, making blockchain data more accessible and user-friendly for developers and newcomers alike.
The Monad Movement: Keone's Journey from HFT Systems to EVM Scalability
Discover how Monad is transforming blockchain scalability through innovative EVM pipelining, optimistic parallelization, and high-performance systems design.
Embracing Memes, Speculation, NFTs (and more) with @fxnction
Explore the world of NFTs, crypto speculation, and community building with trader @fxnction. Learn about the evolving crypto landscape and the importance of emotional intelligence in trading.
How Dynamic NFTs Will Replace Coffee Shop Punchcards (Underdog Protocol)
Discover how Underdog Protocol is transforming NFTs into powerful tools for businesses and creators, leveraging Solana's compressed NFTs to build rich, personalized user experiences and drive adoption of Web3 technologie...
Modular vs Integrated Blockchain Architectures: Dino (Fluent) vs Zen (Monad)
Dive into the debate between modular and integrated blockchain architectures with experts from Fluent and Monad, discussing scalability, developer experience, and the future of crypto infrastructure.
Solana DeFi 2.0: The Comeback | Jarry Xiao, Lucas Bruder, MacBrennan Peet
Dive into the exciting world of Solana DeFi with industry experts as they discuss recent growth, innovative protocols, and the future of decentralized finance on Solana.
Lightspeed DeFi Solana Panel with Jito, Ellipsis Lab, and Margin Labs
Leading Solana DeFi projects share insights on ecosystem growth, liquid staking tokens, and upcoming innovations in this must-listen panel discussion.
Solana Changelog July 18 - Active Stake Sysvar and Generating IDLs
Explore the latest Solana developments, including a new SYSVAR for active stake, improvements to Anchor IDL generation, and Switchboard's innovative off-chain functions.
What can you build with NFTs (feat. the founders of Underdog) - Solfate Podcast #28
Discover how Underdog is transforming NFTs beyond PFPs, leveraging compressed NFTs and innovative data strategies to create powerful web3 experiences on Solana.
Solana Changelog July 18 - Active Stake Sysvar and Generating IDLs
Explore the latest Solana developments including a new SIMD proposal for active stake queries, improvements to Anchor IDL generation, and the launch of Switchboard Functions for off-chain code execution.
Inside the Solana Foundation with Austin Federa
Explore the Solana Foundation's strategy, ecosystem development, and future outlook with Head of Strategy Austin Federa in this insightful podcast interview.
Unlayered Episode 10: What's the Point of a Non-EVM Chain? A Technical Deep-Dive with Zenllama
Explore the technical tradeoffs between different blockchain designs, from Solana's high-performance architecture to Ethereum's modular approach, in this in-depth discussion with former Solana engineer Kevin.
What Crypto Wallets Get Wrong | Armani Ferrante
Explore insights from Armani Ferrante on crypto wallets, Solana's evolution, and the future of blockchain technology in this in-depth Lightspeed podcast discussion.
Validated | What It Takes to Build a AAA On-Chain with Michael Wagner
Star Atlas CEO Michael Wagner discusses the challenges and opportunities of building AAA blockchain games on Solana, revolutionizing game economies and player ownership.
How to Value $SOL - Unlayered Podcast
Dive into the complexities of valuing Solana and other L1 blockchains with industry experts. Learn about network effects, protocol revenue, and adoption metrics in this in-depth discussion.
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