Solana Development Series 1 — Understanding Solana
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that achieves high throughput and low latency through a unique consensus mechanism and account model.

Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform that achieves high throughput and low latency through a unique consensus mechanism and account model.
Coinbase has launched its wrapped Bitcoin token, cbBTC, on the Solana blockchain, giving users a reliable alternative for Bitcoin in Solana's DeFi ecosystem. This move supports Coinbase’s goal of expanding beyond Ethereum, tapping into Solana’s fast-growing market where it ranks as the platform’s third most traded asset.
Coinbase to support Shadow Token (SHDW) on Solana network, sparking major price surge. Trading to commence April 10, 2024, pending liquidity. SHDW price surges post-announcement.
Coinbase successfully resolved Solana transaction delays, ensuring users' funds remained secure. Similar incidents were reported earlier, but the exchange promptly addressed them. Despite the setback, SOL's value surged after the resolution.
Solana airdrop season continues in earnest, with Jupiter, Solana’s leading decentralized exchange aggregator, launching the first of four airdrops on January 31st.
Coinbase lists Solana's BONK, a meme coin surging 8%. Transparency emphasized with roadmap strategy. Caution urged on experimental assets. BONK outperforms DOGE and SHIB in recent popularity.
Coinbase lists Solana-based $JTO token, empowering users through decentralized governance. The JTO token, governing the Jito Network on Solana, introduces participatory decision-making, exemplifying a shift in DeFi governance. An upcoming airdrop, including various ecosystem participants, marks a pivotal moment in Jito's journey. Meanwhile, SOL experiences a noteworthy 60% price surge, reaching a $27 billion market capitalization.
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Coinbase added wallet support for SOL and Solana-based tokens, and said it will also support NFTs and dApps on the blockchain in the future.