【One-Minute Explainer】What makes Solana so fast?
Proof of History (PoH) is a continuous chain of SHA-256 hashes, with each step depending on the previous one. It can prove how much time has passed between two events.
The trade-off for high performance is that running a validator requires relatively powerful hardware and high bandwidth. This is Solana’s compromise in the blockchain trilemma.
$SOL is Solana’s native coin, and $BNSOL is a liquid staking token for SOL launched by Binance. Currently at 105.89.
It’s okay to play it safe—staying in the market matters more than making a big profit in one go.