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"Solana: Where Speed Meets Scalability"
*What is Solana?*
Solana is a fast, decentralized, and scalable blockchain platform.
*Key Features:*
1. Fast transaction speeds (up to 65,000 transactions per block)
2. Low transaction fees
3. Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm
4. Support for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps)
5. Scalable architecture
*Native Token:*
SOL is the native token of the Solana platform, used for:
1. Transaction fees
2. Staking and validation
3. Governance and voting
*Use Cases:*
Solana supports various use cases, including:
1. Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications
2. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
3. Gaming and virtual worlds
4. Social media and content platforms
*Founders:*
Solana was founded by Anatoly Yakovenko, Greg Fitzgerald, and Stephen Akridge in 2017.