Solana project rollout faces delays amid extended network congestion

BY
Sean Millare
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Apr 9, 2024

Recent projects, particularly those gearing up for token launches, face delays amid the ongoing technical challenges tied to Solana's network congestion and transaction glitches.

The Solana blockchain has been grappling with sporadic congestion, leading several crypto projects to delay their launches. Developers within the Solana community have committed to addressing these issues and anticipate a resolution by April 15.

Users on the Solana network have been vocal about the escalating network congestion and transaction errors witnessed over recent weeks. In response, new projects, particularly those gearing up for token launches, have opted to postpone their plans until the technical hurdles are overcome.

Among the ventures affected by the congestion issues are prominent names like the NFT project Suit Up, altcoin project DuckCoin, and the Solana staking rewards platform Surge Finance.

Anza, a specialized Solana software development firm, unveiled its strategy on April 6 to tackle network congestion through its Solana validator client, Agave.

Preliminary investigations have identified challenges related to the QUIC implementation, a fundamental network protocol. Anza's dedicated engineering team, alongside core contributors, has been diligently working to identify and address bottlenecks to enhance network performance, with ongoing improvements slated for the coming months.

Reports indicate users experiencing delays in sending transactions on Solana's SOL network. While Solana has been investigating the issue for over eight hours, trading activities and fiat-related functions remain unaffected.

In the face of mounting scrutiny over transaction failures, Andre Cronje, the visionary mind behind the Fantom network, has extended a vote of confidence to the Solana network.

In the face of mounting scrutiny over transaction failures, Andre Cronje, the visionary mind behind the Fantom network, has extended a vote of confidence to the Solana network scoring the need for prompt resolutions to uphold the network's operational efficiency.

As per Cronje's analysis, the persistent congestion on Solana can be attributed to the rapid expansion of the ecosystem, leading to a surge in demand for block space. He emphasized that the challenges faced are primarily technical in nature, rather than stemming from flaws in the consensus mechanism.

Describing the Solana network as a victim of its own success, Cronje highlighted how the recent spike in transaction failures triggered discontent among Solana users on various social media platforms. Their grievances centered on failed transactions and a subpar user experience, underscoring the pressing need for improvements to ensure smoother operations on the network.

Sean Millare

Sean, a skilled writer, gamer, trader, and investor, with a passion for all things web3. With a practical touch, he sheds light on the evolving crypto scene, helping readers grasp blockchain intricacies and make savvy decisions in decentralized finance.

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