Category Archives: Solana News

Vitalik Buterin Divests MakerDAO Stake in Response to Solana Proposal by CEO Rune Christensen

Introduction MakerDAO, led by CEO Rune Christensen, is considering a significant shift in its long-term vision, including a potential move to a new blockchain that could be forked from Solana’s codebase. This move has garnered attention in the crypto community and has also led Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to sell his remaining MakerDAO tokens. In[Read more…]

Solana Network Achieves Historic Milestone with 15.6 Million NFTs Minted Amid SEC’s First NFT Enforcement Action

Solana’s Compressed NFTs Achieve Record-Breaking Minting Volume In a recent development, Solana’s ultra-low-cost Compressed NFTs have set a new record in minting volume for the month of August. These Compressed NFTs saw a remarkable surge, reaching a total of nearly 78 million, surpassing their non-compressed counterparts. This significant growth comes at a time when the[Read more…]

Solana (SOL) Coin Review: Evaluating Bullish Resilience

Solana (SOL) Analysis The Solana network, known for its fast transaction confirmations and low fees, recently witnessed a significant drop in TVL due to the departure of institutional investors. This decline was accompanied by a drop in the SOL Coin price, which reached as low as $8. Now, as the popular altcoin shows signs of[Read more…]

Uniswap Surpasses Coinbase in Spot Trading Volumes, Maple Finance Returns to Solana, and Borroe Attracts Investor Attention

Maple Finance’s Return to Solana Solana (SOL) has been gaining momentum due to its lightning-fast transaction speeds and robust smart contract capabilities. In early 2023, SOL prices rebounded from their 2022 lows, surging from $9.96 to $26.18 in January 2023. Recent developments in the Solana ecosystem include the resumption of operations by Maple Finance on[Read more…]

Solana Nears Critical Support: Potential for Price Reversal Ahead?

SOL Price Analysis: Key Support Levels If you’re a seller eyeing a potential downturn for SOL, it’s important to take note of the substantial buying interest in the $18-$19 price range. SOL recently retraced to a crucial bullish order block located near the $18 mark. MobChart data highlights the presence of massive buy limit orders[Read more…]

Vitalik Liquidates MakerDAO Holdings Following CEO Christensen’s Recommendation of Solana-Powered Blockchain

Vitalik Buterin Sells MakerDAO Stake Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has made a significant move by liquidating his remaining stake in MakerDAO. The stake was valued at approximately $580,000. Christensen’s Praise for Solana Blockchain This decision came shortly after Rune Christensen, co-founder and CEO of MakerDAO, publicly praised the Solana blockchain’s codebase in a blog[Read more…]

Solana (SOL) Market Review on September 2

SOL/USD The price of Solana (SOL) has witnessed a decrease of nearly 1% compared to its value from the previous day. On the local chart, SOL has shown a false breakout below the support level at $19.41. Should the daily closing price remain distant from this level, there’s potential for a rebound towards the resistance[Read more…]

Today’s Cryptocurrency Market: Toncoin Records Impressive 10% Surge, XRP and Solana Experience 2% Decline

The Crypto Market Sentiment As the bullish sentiment around the Bitcoin ETF started to fade, the crypto market witnessed a sudden downturn in a majority of prominent digital coins. The price drop recuperated the bearish momentum in the market indicating the downward trend may continue in the coming days. Market Statistics As of 6:57 a.m.[Read more…]

MakerDAO Favors Solana Codebase Over Ethereum’s EVM in Recent Proposal

The Birth of ‘NewChain’ in MakerDAO’s Endgame Upgrade The creation of a native chain referred to as ‘NewChain’ is a significant component of MakerDAO’s Endgame upgrade. This plan, which was unveiled in May of this year, envisions transforming the Maker Protocol into a fully-fledged blockchain network. On September 1st, 2023, Christensen took to Twitter to[Read more…]

MakerDAO CEO Advocates Utilizing Solana’s Codebase for Innovative NewChain Development

The Strengths of Solana Christensen’s endorsement of Solana is based on several key strengths that make it a standout choice: These qualities, according to Christensen, position Solana as a promising base for developing NewChain. Exploring NewChain and MakerDAO’s Endgame NewChain is an integral part of MakerDAO’s long-term strategy, known as Endgame. The overarching goal of[Read more…]