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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Validated | Does the Internet Really Need Blockchain-Powered AI?
Discover how decentralized AI could revolutionize internet transactions and create truly peer-to-peer systems in this in-depth discussion with Fetch.ai CEO Humayun Sheikh.
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Solana Changelog March 14 - Tiered Account Storage, Debugging Programs, and Anchor
Explore Solana's latest developments including tiered account storage, program debugging, and major Anchor updates in this comprehensive changelog.
Solana Changelog March 14 - Tiered Account Storage, Debugging Programs, and Anchor
Discover Solana's latest developments including tiered account storage, new debugging tools, and significant Anchor updates. Learn about compressed NFTs and upcoming Grizzlython submissions.
Validated | What the Hell is Going On in Crypto Venture Investing? with Ben and David from Acquired
Dive deep into the current landscape of crypto venture investing with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal from Acquired. Understand the challenges, opportunities, and future outlook for Web3 investments.
Solana Changelog March 7 - Verifiable Builds, Admin RPC, and Geyser
Explore the latest Solana developments including verifiable builds, admin RPC improvements, and Geyser interface updates for enhanced performance and security.
Solana Changelog March 7 - Verifiable Builds, Admin RPC, and Geyser
Discover the latest Solana developments including verifiable builds, admin RPC upgrades, and Geyser interface optimizations. Learn about SIMD 16 proposal and recent commits enhancing Solana's performance.
Validated | Build Block Better: It's Infrastructure Week
Explore the evolution of blockchain infrastructure with Bison Trails co-founder Aaron Henshaw, covering multi-chain platforms, enterprise scaling, and future trends in decentralized networks.
Solana Ecosystem Call ft. Squads, Coinflow, Hello Moon, TipLink, Ottr, & Dean's List (Mar 23)
Dive into the latest Solana ecosystem updates, including Grizzlython hackathon progress, NFT market trends, and the rise of regenerative finance projects.
Validated | How web3 Is Disrupting the Web 2 Venture Playbook with Li Jin
Li Jin discusses how web3 is transforming venture capital, the creator economy, and ownership models in this insightful podcast episode.
Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency w/ Mateo Ward and Andrew McConnell
Explore how Double Zero is building a decentralized, high-performance network to solve critical issues in blockchain infrastructure and enable the next generation of Web3 applications.
Solana Changelog - February 21, 2023 - Epoch Rewards V2, Ledger Versioned Transactions, and Kaizen
Explore the latest Solana developments including Epoch Rewards V2 proposal, Ledger's support for versioned transactions, and new Rust frameworks Kaizen and Oxylana. Learn about cost tracking updates and ongoing Grizzlyth...
Solana Changelog - February 21, 2023 - Epoch Rewards V2, Ledger Versioned Transactions, and Kaizen
Discover the latest Solana updates including Epoch Rewards V2 proposal, Ledger support for versioned transactions, and new Rust frameworks Kaizen and Oxylana. Learn about core community calls and public debugging session...
Validated | Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs All They're Hyped Up to Be?
Explore the groundbreaking potential of zero-knowledge proofs in blockchain technology, from enhancing privacy to enabling scalable solutions like rollups.
5 Pro-Tips to Win The Solana Hackathon
Discover 5 essential pro-tips to increase your chances of winning a Solana hackathon, including problem-solving, Solana-specific development, and effective presentation techniques.
Solana Changelog - February 14, 2023 - Diet Clients, 1.15 Release, and Metaplex Fusion
Explore Solana's newest features including Diet Clients, the 1.15 release, and Metaplex Fusion. Learn about the Grizzly Thon hackathon and exciting ecosystem updates.
Solana Changelog - February 14, 2023 - Diet Clients, 1.15 Release, and Metaplex Fusion
Explore Solana's newest features including diet clients for improved security, the 1.15 release, and innovative NFT farming with Metaplex Fusion.
Validated | Meet a web3 Musician Who Makes Money with Black Dave
Discover how Black Dave, a web3 native musician, is redefining the music industry through NFTs, community governance, and innovative monetization strategies.
Validated | Crypto-Powered Physical Infrastructure with Sami Kassab
Explore how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are transforming traditional infrastructure models using blockchain technology and token incentives.
Hackathon: Solana Grizzlython ft. Arbaaz Khan
Discover how you can become a coding legend with Solana's Grizzlython hackathon, offering $5 million in prizes for innovative blockchain projects
Solana Ecosystem Call ft. Balaji, Backpack, Firedancer, BONK, Credix, & Clockwork (Feb 23)
Discover the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem, including Balaji's network state track, Backpack's X-NFT apps, Firedancer's optimizations, and BONK's cultural impact.
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