The original development company that created the Solana blockchain, co-founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal in 2018. Solana Labs developed the initial validator client, designed Proof of History, and launched the network in March 2020. In 2024, the company spun off validator client development to Anza, shifting focus to ecosystem growth, incubation, and strategic initiatives.
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The original development company that created the Solana blockchain, co-founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal in 2018. Solana Labs developed the initial validator client, designed Proof of History, and launched the network in March 2020. In 2024, the company spun off validator client development to Anza, shifting focus to ecosystem growth, incubation, and strategic initiatives.
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Solana Labs (solana-labs) Category: Solana Ecosystem Definition: The original development company that created the Solana blockchain, co-founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal in 2018. Solana Labs developed the initial validator client, designed Proof of History, and launched the network in March 2020. In 2024, the company spun off validator client development to Anza, shifting focus to ecosystem growth, incubation, and strategic initiatives. Related: SOL, Agave, Anza
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The native token of the Solana blockchain, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and rent. 1 SOL equals 1 billion lamports. SOL has an inflationary supply schedule starting at 8% annually, decreasing by 15% per year, with a long-term floor of 1.5%. Transaction base fees (5,000 lamports) are partially burned.
The Rust-based Solana validator client maintained by Anza (formerly Solana Labs). Agave is the original and most widely deployed validator implementation. It handles all aspects of validation: TPU, TVU, gossip, AccountsDB, and RPC. The name 'Agave' was adopted to distinguish it from the Firedancer client.
A development organization that spun out of Solana Labs in early 2024 to independently maintain and develop the Agave validator client and core Solana toolchain. Anza also maintains the @solana/kit SDK (formerly web3.js v2), the Anchor framework, and the SVM API. The spin-off was intended to decentralize Solana's core development and improve client diversity.
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The company behind Squads Protocol (multisig smart accounts) and Fuse wallet on Solana. Squads Labs builds smart account infrastructure enabling teams to manage on-chain treasuries, program upgrades, and protocol governance through multi-signature authorization. The Fuse wallet extends this technology to individual users with social recovery and programmable account security features.
Solana Foundation's product-focused conference series. The inaugural event was held in May 2025 in New York City with over 3,000 attendees, later expanding to a global format in 2026 with editions in APAC and Miami. Positioned around product showcases and founder talks, Solana Accelerate complements Breakpoint's developer focus by highlighting real-world applications and go-to-market strategies.
The combination of Solana Actions (API endpoints returning signable transactions) and Blockchain Links (blinks — URLs that unfurl into interactive transaction interfaces). Together they enable any website, social media post, or QR code to embed Solana transaction capabilities. Users can swap tokens, mint NFTs, or make payments directly from Twitter posts, Discord messages, or any web surface.
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The native token of the Solana blockchain, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and rent. 1 SOL equals 1 billion lamports. SOL has an inflationary supply schedule starting at 8% annually, decreasing by 15% per year, with a long-term floor of 1.5%. Transaction base fees (5,000 lamports) are partially burned.
The Rust-based Solana validator client maintained by Anza (formerly Solana Labs). Agave is the original and most widely deployed validator implementation. It handles all aspects of validation: TPU, TVU, gossip, AccountsDB, and RPC. The name 'Agave' was adopted to distinguish it from the Firedancer client.
A development organization that spun out of Solana Labs in early 2024 to independently maintain and develop the Agave validator client and core Solana toolchain. Anza also maintains the @solana/kit SDK (formerly web3.js v2), the Anchor framework, and the SVM API. The spin-off was intended to decentralize Solana's core development and improve client diversity.
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The most popular Solana wallet, available as a browser extension and mobile app with multi-chain support (Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, Bitcoin). Phantom provides token swaps, NFT management, staking, and a built-in dApp browser. Known for its clean UX and rapid feature adoption, it has become the default entry point for most Solana users and consistently ranks among the top crypto wallets by active users.
A Solana-native wallet offering browser extension, mobile, and web interfaces with deep staking integration, hardware wallet support (Ledger), and a built-in dApp browser. Solflare was one of the first Solana wallets and provides advanced features like stake account management, token metadata display, and priority fee controls. It supports the Solana Wallet Standard for seamless dApp connectivity.
A multi-chain wallet developed by Coral (the team behind xNFT protocol) that combines MPC and self-custody models. Backpack pioneered executable NFTs (xNFTs) that embed full applications inside NFTs, enabling a decentralized app store experience within the wallet. It supports Solana, Ethereum, and other chains with a focus on developer extensibility and programmable wallet experiences.
A regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the same team behind Backpack Wallet (Coral). Licensed in multiple jurisdictions, it offers spot and perpetual futures trading with a focus on the Solana ecosystem. Backpack Exchange integrates tightly with the Backpack Wallet for seamless fund transfers and aims to bridge the gap between centralized exchange liquidity and self-custodial wallet experiences.