Founded by Anatoly Yakovenko in 2020
Process fast crypto payments and build decentralized applications on an open global network
Pricing model
Pay as you go
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★ People love it
Time to value
Quick Setup (< 1 hour)
You can use Solana to build fast decentralized applications, issue custom tokens, and handle high-volume digital payments. It functions as an open public network that processes thousands of transactions per second with minimal fees and sub-second confirmation times. Developers can deploy custom smart contracts, bring real-world assets onchain, and connect autonomous AI agents with machine-native payment rails. You can also participate in securing the distributed network by staking SOL tokens or running an independent validator node to verify transactions alongside a global community.
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Pricing model: Pay as you go
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