Solana just showed off its strength by processing more than 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) in a crazy experiment on Sunday. The network's explorer says that's more than 25 times its usual throughput. This is a huge step forward for Solana, and it's even better than Visa's best, which was 65,000 TPS. What do you mean by "leaving the competition in the dust"?

Solana is already known for being faster than Bitcoin and Ethereum when it comes to transactions, but this new high is setting some very high standards. I think that if Solana keeps pushing the limits of technology, we could be looking at the future of blockchain speed. But let's get to the bottom of why this happened.

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A Validator’s Whim Turns Into a Major Milestone

So here's the deal: this whole thing wasn't really planned. Dr. Cavey PHD, who runs a Solana validator, said it was just a "whim." But when Cavey's validator hit 104,529 TPS on Sunday, it became a moment for the books. In the experiment, the blocks were filled with "votes," some "normal transactions," and a lot of "no-op" transactions, which don't need much computation. This is different from the usual transactions like token swaps or meme coin launches.

Cavey thinks that the network could easily handle 100,000 token transfers per second if the programs and token standards were better. Can you picture that? If Solana gets those changes right, it could become the main part of on-chain markets, which is pretty much the goal.

Why Does 100,000 TPS Matter?

You might be asking yourself, "Why is this such a big deal?" It's not just a flex; it's proof that Solana can grow a lot. I think this shows that Solana isn't just another blockchain trying to stay relevant; it's ready to support huge, web-scale apps. Kyle Samani from Multicoin Capital said it best: this scalability means Solana can handle a lot more than most other blockchains can even imagine. The platform isn't just about a lot of transactions; it's also about making blockchain feel fast, real-time, and ready for the big leagues.

Mert Mumtax, CEO of Helius Labs, a company that builds infrastructure for Solana, said that Solana's ability to grow means that there can be a lot more activity on the chain. It's a win-win situation for everyone, from finance to oracle updates, making the market, and lowering fees for users. And let's be honest, everyone likes low fees.

The Road Ahead for Solana

At the moment, Solana's real-time throughput is around 3,600 TPS. That's still pretty fast, especially when you think about how slow Ethereum is at 20.7 TPS. Solana is clearly making big strides, though, since it could reach 100,000 TPS in the near future. There are no limits.

And don't just believe me. Major stakeholders have drawn up Solana's technical roadmap, which includes upgrades that could make it the best blockchain for the world's top financial markets. The kicker? Cavey says that some of these big throughput upgrades could be here in as little as three months. Talk about speeding up success!

So, keep an eye on Solana. It will be interesting to see what happens with this experiment. You should definitely keep an eye on this network, whether you're a developer or a crypto fan.

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