Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a data availability layer to connect crosschain data across leading networks, boosting blockchain interoperability. Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a new data availability (DA) solution to improve persistent fragmentation and lack of interoperability across blockchain networks. In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko proposed a “meta blockchain” to aggregate and order data posted across multiple layer-1 chains, including Ethereum, Celestia and Solana. “This would actually allow the meta chain to use the cheapest currently available DA offer,” Yakovenko said. Read more
SOL price rallied as large liquidity inflows and a boost in Solana’s DeFi activity surged. Key Takeaways: Solana's 15% surge and potential close above the 50-week EMA signal strong bullish momentum, which previously led to a 515% rally in 2024. The $120 million in liquidity bridged to Solana reflects growing network confidence. Read more
Crypto banking group Sygnum says it doesn’t expect Solana to beat Ethereum in the medium term, partly due to the blockchain’s revenues being too tied to memecoins. Solana has yet to show convincing signs that it could surpass Ethereum as the preferred blockchain for institutions, as its revenue, heavily reliant on memecoins, is considered unstable, according to crypto bank group Sygnum. In a May 8 blog post, Sygnum said that the current sentiment around Ethereum “remains poor,” with the market focused on Solana’s “transaction volumes and its recent dominance in fee generation.” However, Sygnum said “the medium-term outlook will primarily be shaped by traditional financial institutions’ platform choices to bring their product offerings,” not by sentiment. Read more