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01 // SYSTEM SPEC

What is Solana (SOL)?

SYSTEM SPEC

What is Solana (SOL)?

Solana is a high-performance blockchain built for speed and low cost. Live since 2020, it pairs its own “Proof of History” (a verifiable clock) with Proof of Stake and processes transactions in parallel, handling thousands per second. Its token, SOL, pays fees, secures the network via staking, and powers a busy DeFi, NFT and payments ecosystem.

  • Block time~0.4s
  • Base fee0.000005SOL
  • Throughputthousands+TPS
  • ConsensusPoH + PoS
  • Launched2020
  • Smallest unitlamports10⁻⁹ SOL

Spec source: Solana official docs solana.com ↗

FAQ

What is Solana (SOL)?

A high-performance blockchain built for speed and low cost. Live since 2020, it uses Proof of History plus Proof of Stake to process thousands of transactions per second. Its token is SOL.

How do I buy SOL?

Open an account at a crypto exchange and buy, or swap in a wallet such as Phantom. You can start with a small amount.

Why is Solana fast?

Proof of History makes time verifiable, and transactions are processed in parallel — together delivering high throughput and very low fees.

What is staking?

Delegating your SOL to a validator to help secure the network, earning rewards in return.

General educational information — not investment advice.

02 // LEARNING ROADMAP

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01What is Solana?The friendliest intro02What is SOL?The native token's role03Why is Solana fast?Speed and low cost, explained04Proof of HistorySolana's verifiable clock05Solana vs EthereumSpeed, fees and design06How to buy SOLFrom exchange to wallet
03 // STATION MAP

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ROUTERoadmapWhere to start, in orderLEARNLearnEvery explainerASSETSSOL & coinsBrowse by assetECOSYSTEMEcosystem mapdApps, DEXes, NFTLIVENetwork statusLive TPS & epochCALCStaking calculatorEstimate rewards instantlyPRICEPrice & simulatorHow much now? DCA itEVENTSEventsBreakpoint, Hacker HousesTERMSGlossaryPlain definitionsHELPFAQBeginner answers
04 // SEASONAL LINE

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DEPARTURES — LATEST NEWS All news →
  1. 01SOL Spot ETF Status: Approved October 2025, AUM Tops $1B (July 2026 Update)Bottom line: U.S. spot SOL ETFs began trading October 28, 2025, and as of July 2026 combined assets under management have passed $1 billion, with most products offering built-in staking.NOW BOARDING
  2. 02SOL Treasury Companies: Which Public Companies Hold the Most SOL? (July 2026)Bottom line: public companies including Forward Industries, Upexi, and DeFi Development Corp are building SOL treasury positions, with combined public/government holdings reportedly reaching about 15.7 million SOL as of mid-2026.SCHEDULED
  3. 03Why Does Solana Go Down? Outage History & ReliabilitySolana experienced outages in 2021–2022 and February 2024. There have been no major full outages since, and client diversification via Firedancer is expected to improve resilience.SCHEDULED
05 // FAQ

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General educational information — not investment advice.

Q1What is Solana (SOL)?

A high-performance blockchain built for speed and low cost. Live since 2020, it uses Proof of History plus Proof of Stake to process thousands of transactions per second. Its token is SOL.

Q2How do I buy SOL?

Open an account at a crypto exchange and buy, or swap in a wallet such as Phantom. You can start with a small amount.

Q3Why is Solana fast?

Proof of History makes time verifiable, and transactions are processed in parallel — together delivering high throughput and very low fees.

Q4What is staking?

Delegating your SOL to a validator to help secure the network, earning rewards in return.