Overview
Solana is designed for mass adoption, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second (TPS) with sub-second finality. It achieves this through a unique architecture that prioritizes speed and efficiency.
Key Innovation
Proof of History (PoH): A cryptographic clock that allows nodes to agree on the time and order of events without constant communication, significantly reducing overhead.
Ecosystem
Solana has a thriving ecosystem of DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, and web3 games, often positioned as a 'faster, cheaper' alternative to Ethereum.