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Solana

A high-speed Layer 1 blockchain known for cheap transactions and fast finality.

Definition

A high-speed Layer 1 blockchain known for cheap transactions and fast finality. It sacrifices some decentralization for performance. After struggling in 2022, Solana has grown significantly with DeFi and meme coin activity.

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The base blockchain that processes and finalizes transactions.

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A blockchain platform that enabled smart contracts and decentralized applications.

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A distributed database where transactions are grouped into blocks and linked together cryptographically.

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The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

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