InfiniSVM Architecture
Solayer is developing InfiniSVM, a hardware-accelerated blockchain architecture that offloads components onto programmable chips. This innovation aims to achieve over 1 million transactions per second (TPS) and 100+ Gbps network bandwidth, enabling near-zero latency use cases and enhancing the performance of decentralized applications on Solana. 
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sSOL Token Utility
The sSOL token represents a user’s staked position within the Solayer ecosystem. Beyond serving as a staking derivative, sSOL remains liquid and can be utilized across various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, including lending platforms and liquidity pools. This liquidity feature enhances capital efficiency for users participating in Solayer’s restaking mechanism.  
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$LAYER Role in Governance
Holders of $LAYER tokens participate in the governance of the Solayer protocol. They have voting rights to influence decisions on protocol upgrades, integration of new Actively Validated Services (AVSs), and reward distribution mechanisms. This decentralized governance structure ensures that the community has a say in the evolution of the Solayer ecosystem. 
Restaking vs. Traditional Staking
Traditional staking involves locking assets to secure the base layer of a blockchain. Restaking, as implemented by Solayer, allows users to delegate their staked assets to secure additional services within the ecosystem. This approach enhances security and scalability while providing users with multiple streams of rewards, including staking incentives, transaction fees, and validator bonuses.  
Solayer’s Impact on Solana’s Ecosystem
By enabling restaking, Solayer enhances the security and scalability of the Solana network. It allows decentralized applications to share a robust validator network, reducing infrastructure costs and improving performance. Additionally, the introduction of sSOL tokens and the InfiniSVM architecture contributes to the overall efficiency and capabilities of the Solana ecosystem.
