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Solana
  • Getting Started with Solana
    • Introduction
    • State of Solana
      • Feb 2024
        • Network Expansion and Performance
        • User Adoption
        • Current Challenges
          • MEV
          • Recent Network Outage
          • Points Farming
        • Innovation and New Projects
          • Trading Bots
          • Lighthouse Protocol
          • Token Extensions
          • Colosseum
          • Whales Market
    • Wallets
      • Cold Wallets
      • Hot Wallets
        • Phantom
        • Backpack
        • Solflare
    • Interacting with the Solana Network
      • Staking
        • Untitled
      • Liquid Staking
        • Providers
          • SolBlaze
            • BLZE Gauges
            • Custom Liquid Staking
            • DeFi Usages
          • Jito
          • Marinade
          • Sanctum
        • Airdrops
        • Solana Ecosystem Effects
        • Validator Operator Economics
    • 💸DeFi
      • Introduction
      • AMMs
      • DEXs
      • Lending Platforms
      • Yield Farming
      • Airdrops
      • Applications
        • Jup
        • Kamino
        • Mango Markets
        • Openbook
        • Orca
        • Raydium
        • Solend
    • 🎨NFTs
      • Standards
      • Implementation
      • Marketplaces
        • Magic Eden
        • Tensor
    • Glossary
  • Community and Resources
    • Official Channels
    • Learning Resources and Guides - Coming Soon
  • Future Use Cases
    • Real-World Applications - Coming Soon
    • Solana for Enterprise - Coming Soon
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  • Network Capacity and Throughput
  • Active Staking and Network Security
  • Validator Participation
  • Economic Indicators
  • Transaction Metrics
  • Fee Structure
  1. Getting Started with Solana
  2. State of Solana
  3. Feb 2024

Network Expansion and Performance

PreviousFeb 2024NextUser Adoption

Last updated 1 year ago

Network Capacity and Throughput

The current TPS (Transactions Per Second) of 2,330 as of Feb 25th, with peaks reaching 4,518, underscores Solana's capability to handle high transaction volumes. This performance is crucial for a blockchain that aims to support large-scale and enterprise-level applications, as it indicates robustness and the potential to scale.

Active Staking and Network Security

With 389.6 million SOL actively staked out of a possible 570.4 million, representing around 68.3% of the circulating supply, there's a substantial commitment to the network's security. The high stake rate not only secures Solana's network but also demonstrates the confidence of token holders in Solana's long-term viability.

Validator Participation

The number of validators, which stands at 1,637, is a testament to the network's decentralization efforts. More validators mean a more distributed network, reducing the risk of central points of failure and increasing the resistance to censorship and attacks.

Economic Indicators

The SOL price and market-related data provide economic context. A circulating supply of 77.3%, a market cap of $58.9 billion, and growing daily trading volumes reflect a liquid and active market for SOL. The market cap, in particular, indicates Solana's substantial valuation and the Solana community's prediction for future growth on the chain.

Transaction Metrics

Solana has processed over 272 billion transactions showcasing Solana's heavy usage and widespread adoption.

Fee Structure

Solana's fee tracker provides a notable difference into the high gas fees commonly found on ETH. Low average fees encourage developer experimentation and user transactions, a crucial factor for DeFi protocols and DApps looking for a cost-effective blockchain solution.

Sources

https://solanabeach.io/
https://beta-analysis.solscan.io/public/dashboard/06d689e1-dcd7-4175-a16a-efc074ad5ce2
https://analytics.solscan.io/overview
https://explorer.solana.com/
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Source:
https://analytics.solscan.io/overview
https://beta-analysis.solscan.io/public/dashboard/06d689e1-dcd7-4175-a16a-efc074ad5ce2