Tag: Solana

Helium Network to Migrate to Solana Blockchain

In an effort to increase both its scalability and its dependability, the communications protocol Helium Network has set the date of March 27 as the target for its transfer to the Solana blockchain and the deployment of Oracles. The current iteration of the Helium blockchain will be put on hold on March 27, as stated in a blog post that was published on the 17th of February. This transition time will last for twenty-four hours. The operations related to proof-of-coverage and data transmission will not be disrupted in any way.…

Helium Network sets migration to Solana for March

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Communications protocol Helium Network has defined March 27 as the date for its migration to the Solana blockchain and deployment of Oracles, seeking to improve scalability and reliability. According to a blog post on Feb. 17, a 24-hour transition period will take place on March 27, during which the current Helium blockchain will be halted. Proof-of-Coverage and data transfer activities will remain unaffected. A working group of community volunteers is being formed to oversee the migration process. Helium’s team stated: “This upgrade will encompass all wallets, Hotspots, and Helium Network…

Solana DeFi protocol Everlend shuts down over liquidity issues

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Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Everlend Finance is closing down its operations and urging clients to withdraw funds from the platform. The company announced the decision on Twitter on Feb. 1, stating that despite having “enough runway” to continue operating, it would be a gamble under current market conditions. In particular, Everland’s team noted: “Unfortunately, rn liquidity is just not there and this is so not just about Solana and the B/L market (on which Everlend is 100% dependent) keeps shrinking. In these conditions pressing forward is a gamble. And…

Solana DeFi project Friktion shuts down its user platform

Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Friktion is shutting down its user interface and urging customers to withdraw their assets from the protocol, according to a statement on Jan. 26.  The project’s website will no longer deliver the same services, operating in withdrawal-only mode for all Volts and making deposits unavailable. Friktion’s Volts are structured products for DeFi investments that allow investors to earn a share of the revenue of investment pools, according to the company’s page. Friktion has made the difficult decision to sunset its user platform, a process beginning…

The state of Solana: Will the layer-1 protocol rise again in 2023?

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Despite the latest FTX-related crisis, Solana still has what it takes to win the layer-1 race, according to the head of strategy at the Solana Foundation, Austin Federa. About two months after the FTX collapse, the Solana network is stronger than ever, according to Austin Federa, head of strategy and communications at the Solana Foundation.  Federa defines the recent SOL token price crash as a short-term market reaction to the perceived connection between Solana and the defunct crypto exchange FTX. While FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was invested in many Solana-based…

Solana Rally Could Gather Pace above $30

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Solana is surging above $20 against the US Dollar. SOL price could extend its rally above the $26 and $30 resistance levels in the near term. Sol price started a fresh increase above the $20 and $22 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $22 and the 100 simple moving average (4-hours). There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $23.05 on the 4-hours chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could rise further if it stays above the…

Why This Analyst Thinks Traders Should Not Be Bearish On Solana

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For traders thinking Solana is controlled by the bears, a popular crypto market analyst, Chris Burniske, is giving a fresh perspective of hope for the major altcoin.    According to the former lead of Ark Invest’s crypto department, those who think that SOL is generally bedridden in a bearish mood are mistaken. SOL Sets To Make a Breakthrough Burniske said that the Ethereum killer still has a breakthrough opportunity to rally its price despite its reverse down at a resistance level. The prominent analyst urged traders not to be extremely…

Solana (SOL) price rally could fizzle out due to weak fundamentals

Solana’s (SOL) recent 250% rally to $25 has shocked many investors in the crypto market. At the same time, traders who had eyes on the negative funding rate for SOL in the futures market could have anticipated the bullish move ahead of others. It’s because excessive negative funding rates, like the one in Solana displayed below, implies that the majority of traders are on the short side, providing an opportunity for buyers to run their stops. SOL funding rate for perpetual swaps. Source: Coinglass Regardless of the reason behind the…

Solana Network On Hyperdrive With Marked Growth On TVL, NFT Trade Volume

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Solana (SOL) is on hyperdrive as the network quickly gains momentum in terms of liquidity which are seen at more than 300% as of press time. Following a sweeping price decline, Solana has turned the tide with metrics with flying colors. Here’s a quick glance at SOL performance of late: SOL metrics and trustworthiness score looking positive Solana’s TVL seen to jump higher Solana rolls out Saga Pass Cards There is sizeable growth seen both in terms of NFT with the rollout of the Saga Pass Cards and market cap.…