$SOL

Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and crypto projects. Launched in 2020, it aims to provide fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure for developers and users. Unlike traditional blockchains, Solana uses a unique consensus mechanism called Proof of History (PoH) combined with Proof of Stake (PoS), enabling extremely fast transaction speeds and low costs. It can process over 65,000 transactions per second, making it ideal for DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. Solana's native cryptocurrency, SOL, is used for transactions, staking, and governance. Its growing ecosystem and strong developer support have positioned it as one of the leading alternatives to Ethereum in the blockchain space.