Exclusive Insight: Top Solana Developer Reveals Game-Changing Network Update

Vibhu Norby, CEO of Drip Haus and a prominent Solana developer, recently shared a significant network update post-congestion, signaling the end of a challenging era for user experience on the platform.

Solana's Five-Month Journey: Milestones and Challenges

Norby reflected on Solana's journey over the last five months, describing a mix of exciting milestones and challenges. He highlighted a surge in Daily Active Users (DAUs) to 160,000 and the onboarding of over 500,000 users during this period.

Solana's March Congestion: Challenges Amidst Growth

Despite the growth, Solana encountered congestion issues by early March, leading to transaction errors and rendering the chain unusable for a significant portion of the month. This impacted various projects, including Duck Coin and Suit Up, which announced delays in their launches.

Scaling Solutions: Solana's Response to Congestion Challenges

Solana's developer team swiftly responded by developing scaling solutions, including the Stake-Weighted Quality of Service (SWQOS) feature, aimed at enhancing transaction processing efficiency. Anza, developer of Solana's Agave validator client, also released a solution patch to alleviate congestion difficulties.

With congestion issues addressed, Solana is focusing on accelerating scalability solutions to prevent future outages. The platform aims to accommodate large transaction volumes without slowdowns, emphasizing the importance of attracting and retaining highly engaged users.

Post-congestion, Solana has enhanced its products, leading to improved user satisfaction and retention. Norby highlighted the platform's achievement of attracting 25,000 highly engaged users daily, underscoring Solana's commitment to sustainable growth.