2026-01-18 16:32:52

Solana co-founder recently reiterated a core principle: public chain networks must continuously iterate and upgrade to stay competitive, and protocol rigidity must be avoided. This view stands in stark contrast to traditional approaches that prioritize stability.

He believes that project teams should listen more to the real needs of developers and allow community-driven upgrade decisions to be effectively implemented. For example, through mechanisms like voting and funding, important proposals can receive sufficient financial support and execution power.

In terms of actual performance, the Solana network's stability and scalability have demonstrated excellent results in market validation. According to the latest data, the network successfully resisted DDoS attacks of up to 6Tbps without service interruption; daily active users have reached 2.4 million, a 5.64% increase quarter-over-quarter; the total value locked (TVL) within the ecosystem has surpassed $11.8 billion, forming a relatively complete DeFi ecosystem. These indicators reflect that strategies of continuous innovation and community co-governance are unlocking increasing network potential.

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MidnightTrader

· 8h ago

The stable priority approach is already outdated; this wave of SOL is all about just doing it and getting it over with.

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DecentralizedElder

· 8h ago

Alright, SOL is really serious about making moves this time Iteration > Solidification. This logic isn't bad and is much better than those chains that stick to their small patch of land But to be honest, voting for funding sounds good, but how many people will genuinely participate once it’s implemented? It still depends on how they proceed later

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MemeEchoer

· 8h ago

sol this wave really isn't bragging, the data is right there --- Protocol solidification is suicide, sol has long understood this principle --- 2.4 million daily active users? That's a pretty rapid growth, even surpassing some big brothers --- With 6tbps handled, the stability is truly excellent --- I agree with the developer's perspective on this, but is the funding keeping up? --- It sounds good, but the key is whether the ecosystem can retain people --- 118 billion TVL sounds impressive, but there's still some distance to ETH --- Continuous iteration vs protocol solidification, this is the difference between the future and the past --- Community co-governance sounds wonderful, but how is it actually implemented?

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MeltdownSurvivalist

· 8h ago

Sol really is telling the truth this time. Not iterating is just waiting to die.

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MerkleMaid

· 8h ago

Solana's move this time is truly top-notch, combining innovation with stability. Other public chains should learn from it.

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LayerZeroHero

· 8h ago

Sol's recent data definitely packs a punch, with 2.4 million daily active users and still growing. However, the "stability first" camp isn't entirely wrong either. It's called iteration in a nice way, but if you say it harshly, isn't the protocol just not mature enough yet... Community voting for funding sounds very democratic, but how much can actually be implemented depends on the reality. Why are we talking about data again? Handling 6Tbps? Then why did it go offline last year? My impression is a bit fuzzy, but I feel something's off. 118 billion TVL sounds attractive, but compared to ETH, it's still the little brother...

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HashRatePhilosopher

· 8h ago

Sol truly speaks with data this time, much better than just talking big. The protocol solidification approach is really a dead end; look at Ethereum over the years—are they still messing around? Developer-driven upgrades sound great, but I'm worried it will turn into a game of capital influence again. Is 2.4 million daily active users real? I feel like the ecosystem is still just a few top players. Has the 11.8 billion TVL been surpassed? Speaking of DeFi being so competitive now, is it still valuable? Holding off 6Tbps without interruption—how outrageous are the hardware costs?

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