Solana’s High-Throughput Approach
Approach:
Solana has focused on achieving high throughput by employing a Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism combined with Proof of Stake (PoS). This unique approach timestamps transactions to create a historical record, allowing the network to process transactions concurrently, achieving extremely high speeds and low fees.
Achievements:
Solana can handle up to 65,000 transactions per second with near-zero fees, positioning it as a promising solution for applications requiring rapid processing and cost-efficiency, such as DeFi and gaming.
Limitations:
The rapid processing speed comes with trade-offs in decentralization and security. Solana has experienced multiple network outages due to overwhelming demand, leading to questions about its stability and resilience. Furthermore, Solana’s hardware requirements for validators are relatively high, which limits true decentralization and increases costs.
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