Solana Crawls: Network Update Fails To Fix Traffic Jam, Price Feels The Pinch
May 01 2024 - 4:20AM
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Solana, the self-proclaimed high-speed blockchain darling, finds
itself facing an uphill battle. A confluence of a broader crypto
market downturn and persistent network congestion threatens to
stall its momentum and cast doubt on its long-term viability.
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Network Activity? Solana Slides With The Market The recent crypto
market correction hasn’t spared Solana. The token, which enjoyed a
stellar run for months, has mirrored the overall slump. On Tuesday,
April 30th, Solana dipped to $127, marking a daily decline of 4%
and a weekly drop exceeding 10%. Lingering Congestion Woes Plague
Solana While the market downturn is a concern, a more pressing
issue for Solana seems to be its network congestion woes. Recent
updates aimed at fixing a bug related to the QUIC protocol haven’t
delivered the promised network decongestion. As of April 29th, the
transaction failure rate remained stubbornly high at over 65%. This
persistent network sluggishness directly contradicts Solana’s core
value proposition of high transaction speed and efficiency. Source:
Dune Analytics The congestion issues are particularly worrisome for
sectors like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens
(NFTs), which rely heavily on fast and reliable transactions.
Solana has carved a niche for itself in these areas, and prolonged
congestion could tarnish its reputation and deter future projects
and users. Investor Optimism On Hold, But Long-Term Signals Remain
Interestingly, investor reaction to the congestion hasn’t been
overwhelmingly negative – yet. Solana’s price movement has largely
mirrored the broader market trend, suggesting investors might be
taking a wait-and-see approach. SOL 24-hour price action. Source:
Coingecko Perhaps there’s a flicker of hope that Solana can
overcome these challenges. While the short-term technical
indicators paint a bleak picture, some long-term signals, like the
200-day moving averages, still offer a glimmer of optimism. Total
crypto market cap currently at $2.082 trillion. Chart: TradingView
Solana At A Crossroads The coming weeks and months will be crucial
for Solana. Can it address the network congestion issues
definitively? Will it be able to regain the trust of developers and
investors shaken by the recent performance? Related Reading: Shiba
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Solana’s future hinges on its ability to navigate these rough
waters. If it can overcome these hurdles and emerge with a more
robust and scalable network, it might just weather the storm and
reclaim its position as a leader in the blockchain space. However,
if the congestion problems persist, Solana could find itself
falling behind competitors who can offer a smoother and more
reliable user experience. Featured image from Pexels, chart from
TradingView
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