What is Solana? SOL Explained with Animations

Summary

Whiteboard Crypto explains how Solana works — its Proof of History consensus mechanism, why it can process thousands of transactions per second, and how SOL is used within the ecosystem. Over 2 million views.

Key Concepts

Things To Remember

• Solana uses Proof of History (PoH) — a cryptographic clock that orders events before consensus.
• Solana can process thousands of transactions per second compared to Ethereum's ~15-30.
• Solana transaction fees are typically a fraction of a cent.
• Solana has experienced several notable network outages in its history.

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