# Solana Solana is a layer-one blockchain protocol and distributed network designed to process transactions at massive scale. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Report: Stablecoins Are Reshaping Remittances DevFeed: [Report: Stablecoins Are Reshaping Remittances]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-08T13:14:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Finance]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [cross-border-payments](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [fintech](), [implementation](), [money-transfer-operators](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [regulatory](), [remittances](), [report](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana Foundation published a report on how stablecoins could change remittances. It examines implementation paths, business models, regional corridors, existing projects, and regulatory risks for money transfer operators and fintech startups. ### Source excerpt New report on stablecoin remittances covering four implementation paths for money transfer operators, corridor overviews, and case studies. ## How BitRobot Crowdsources Real-World Data for Embodied AI, with Jonathan Victor DevFeed: [How BitRobot Crowdsources Real-World Data for Embodied AI, with Jonathan Victor]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Amira Valliani Published: 2026-09-07T07:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [datasets](), [Robotics](), [Robot Navigation](), [Solana](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [dataset](), [defi](), [depin](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [robot-navigation](), [robotics](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [training](), [web3]() ### AI overview The article discusses how BitRobot crowdsources real-world interaction data for embodied AI. It describes FrodoBots, which generated roughly 2,000 hours of urban robot navigation data, and explains how BitRobot uses a network model to produce and reward contributors of robotics data. ### Source excerpt BitRobot open-sourced 2,000 hours of robot navigation data and uses Solana to track and reward embodied AI data contributors. ## Solana Ecosystem Roundup: August 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Ecosystem Roundup: August 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-04T04:18:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Solana ecosystem](), [Transactions](), [DeFi](), [API]() Tags: [2026](), [api](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [ecosystem](), [finance](), [iphone](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [transactions](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana's August 2026 roundup reports record network activity, growth in real-world assets and tokenized stocks, expanding stablecoin payment infrastructure, ETF inflows, and broader consumer-app distribution. ### Source excerpt Solana's August 2026 roundup: record transactions, $4B in RWAs, growing stablecoin payments, tokenized stocks, DeFi innovation, ETFs, and governance. ## Payment Channels: 1 Million Payments Per Second DevFeed: [Payment Channels: 1 Million Payments Per Second]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-03T16:26:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Transactions](), [Artificial Intelligence]() Tags: [agent](), [agentic](), [agents](), [ai](), [announcements](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [nfts](), [payment](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [product](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [streaming](), [transactions](), [web3]() ### AI overview This article explains how Solana payment channels support agentic payments by authorizing a spending limit once, metering usage through signed off-chain messages, and settling the consumed amount in a single on-chain transaction. ### Source excerpt Payment channels support 1 million payments per second by authorizing agent spending once. ## How to Reclaim Excess SOL After Rent Reduction DevFeed: [How to Reclaim Excess SOL After Rent Reduction]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-03T15:15:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Authorization](), [TypeScript]() Tags: [authorization](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [how-to](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [technology](), [token](), [typescript](), [upgrades](), [web3]() ### AI overview This tutorial explains how to reclaim excess SOL caused by Solana rent reductions. It covers withdrawing surplus lamports from token accounts and mints with WithdrawExcessLamports, and implementing similar reclaim logic for program-owned PDAs. ### Source excerpt Rent on Solana has been Reduced. Every Account Is Now Over-Funded. Here's How to Reclaim Excess SOL. ## Webinar Recap: Cross-Border Payments in Latin America DevFeed: [Webinar Recap: Cross-Border Payments in Latin America]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-09-01T09:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Development]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [brazil](), [cross-border](), [cross-border-payments](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [finance](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [recap](), [remittances](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [swift](), [web3]() ### AI overview A webinar recap explains how companies in Latin America are putting stablecoin payments into production. It covers correspondent-banking delays, intermediary costs, prefunding requirements, remittances, and the use of stablecoins for cross-border settlement and treasury operations. ### Source excerpt Jorge Borges, Head of Latin America at Fireblocks, and Antonio Neto of the Solana Foundation discussed how firms across LATAM are putting stablecoin payments into production. ## Solana Changelog: August 27, 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Changelog: August 27, 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-28T16:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [changelog](), [Solana](), [releases](), [Tooling](), [SDKs](), [Transactions](), [Network]() Tags: [2026](), [announcements](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [changelog](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [javascript](), [network](), [newsletter](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [release](), [releases](), [sdk](), [sdks](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [technology](), [tooling](), [transactions](), [v5](), [web3]() ### AI overview The August 27, 2026 Solana changelog covers approaching V1 Transactions, a Mainnet feature gate reducing slot time to 300ms, releases across Solana tooling and SDKs, and proposed protocol changes. ### Source excerpt V1 Transactions are approaching, while a 300ms slot-time feature gate reached Mainnet and new releases shipped across Solana tooling. ## Solana Breakpoint 2026 to take place in London with focus on tokenized markets DevFeed: [Solana Breakpoint 2026 to take place in London with focus on tokenized markets]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-27T04:15:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana]() Tags: [2026](), [ai](), [announcements](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [breakpoint](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [events](), [finance](), [london](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana Breakpoint 2026 will take place in London from November 15-17, bringing together more than 8,000 expected attendees from capital markets, payments, technology and policy. The event will focus on stablecoins, tokenized assets, payments and AI-driven economic activity moving onchain. ### Source excerpt Breakpoint comes to London November 15-17, bringing 8,000+ attendees and leaders from capital markets, payments, technology and policy. ## Solana Changelog: August 20, 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Changelog: August 20, 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-24T14:19:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [changelog](), [releases](), [developer tooling](), [SDK](), [Caching]() Tags: [2026](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [cache](), [changelog](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developer-tooling](), [developers](), [network](), [newsletter](), [nfts](), [performance](), [podcasts](), [releases](), [sdk](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [technology](), [updates](), [web3]() ### AI overview The August 20, 2026 Solana changelog reports reduced slot times on mainnet and Testnet, updates to validator clients and developer SDKs, and ongoing work on transaction processing, program caching, and validator repair. ### Source excerpt Feature gates reduced mainnet slot times from 400ms to 350ms, while Agave, Firedancer, and Solana Kit shipped updates. ## Resource and Inclusion Fee: Digging into Data DevFeed: [Resource and Inclusion Fee: Digging into Data]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Umberto Natale Published: 2026-08-21T15:34:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Transactions](), [Optimization](), [data]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [data](), [defi](), [nfts](), [optimization](), [podcasts](), [pricing](), [reports](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [transactions](), [upgrades](), [web3]() ### AI overview This article analyzes SGP-0003's proposed resource-aware base fee for Solana. It examines resource-request calibration, transaction fee effects across workloads, validator economics, and estimated SOL-burn changes, emphasizing that the burn figures are behavioral counterfactuals rather than forecasts. ### Source excerpt Here we dive into implications related to the SGP-0003 (namely resource and inclusion fee). ## Lowering Slot Time and Validator Economics DevFeed: [Lowering Slot Time and Validator Economics]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Umberto Natale Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Latency](), [Protocol (disambiguation)]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [consensus](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [infrastructure](), [latency](), [nfts](), [performance](), [podcasts](), [protocol](), [reports](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [upgrades](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana plans to reduce slot times from 400 ms to 200 ms. The article examines possible effects on latency, arbitrage, sandwich MEV, validator rewards and costs, voting frequency, and consensus performance, while noting that some impacts require empirical mainnet monitoring. ### Source excerpt Solana will reduce its slot times from 400ms to 200ms. This change will make the protocol more competitive in terms of latency. Here we explore some possible implication on validators economic. ## v1 Transactions and the ALT Trade-off DevFeed: [v1 Transactions and the ALT Trade-off]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Umberto Natale Published: 2026-08-17T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Transactions](), [benchmarking](), [SDKs]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [reference](), [reports](), [rpc](), [sdks](), [serialization](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [transactions](), [upgrades](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana is introducing the v1 transaction format with a maximum serialized size of 4,096 bytes, replacing Account Lookup Table resolution with larger inline transaction capacity. The analysis finds that current workloads are broadly compatible with the new envelope, while the unchanged 64-account limit may remain a constraint for some applications. ### Source excerpt Solana is introducing a new transaction format (v1) alongside an increase of the maximum transaction size from 1232 bytes to 4096 bytes. The v1 format aims to unlock new possibilities on-chain. This is done trading-off Account Lookup Tables (ALT) usage. In this research we explore in details the current usage of ALTs, alongside implications of removing them. ## Solana Changelog: August 13, 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Changelog: August 13, 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-13T15:03:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [releases](), [changelog](), [SDKs]() Tags: [2026](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [changelog](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [network](), [newsletter](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [release](), [release-schedule](), [releases](), [sdk](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [technology](), [web3]() ### AI overview The August 13, 2026 Solana changelog reports proposed slot-time reductions on testnet and lists releases for Agave, Firedancer, Frankendancer, SDKs, and related programs. It also describes ecosystem and validator-client work. ### Source excerpt Slot times to 250ms on testnet and releases from Agave and Firedancer. ## Why Asia Is Ahead on Stablecoins, According to Reap's Daren Guo DevFeed: [Why Asia Is Ahead on Stablecoins, According to Reap's Daren Guo]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Amira Valliani Published: 2026-08-12T12:57:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [systems]() Tags: [2025](), [b2b](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [consumer](), [cross-border](), [cross-border-payments](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [finance](), [global](), [infrastructure](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [remittances](), [report](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [southeast-asia](), [speed](), [stablecoins](), [volume](), [web3]() ### AI overview Reap co-founder Daren Guo explains why Asia's cross-border payment infrastructure is well suited to stablecoins and describes Reap's stablecoin card business, including its primary treasury-management move to Solana in 2025. ### Source excerpt Reap moves roughly $6B a year in stablecoin card volume after building cross-border payments infrastructure from Asia. ## MoneyGram Ramps launches on Solana DevFeed: [MoneyGram Ramps launches on Solana]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-11T10:00:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [API](), [Developer Platform](), [Global Payments]() Tags: [announcements](), [api](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [cross-border](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developer-platform](), [developers](), [integration](), [nfts](), [partner](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [remittances](), [sdks](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [web3]() ### AI overview MoneyGram Ramps is now live on Solana, providing developers with a single API for integrating fiat cash deposits and withdrawals into Solana applications, wallets, and exchanges. The service includes sandbox access and SDK documentation, with coverage spanning more than 25 countries for deposits and more than 170 countries and territories for withdrawals. ### Source excerpt MoneyGram Ramps gives Solana builders one API for cash deposits in 25+ countries and withdrawals in 170+ countries and territories. ## Solana Changelog: August 6, 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Changelog: August 6, 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-06T17:57:00Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [releases](), [changelog](), [SDK](), [Testing]() Tags: [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [changelog](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [js-sdk](), [newsletter](), [nfts](), [podcasts](), [releases](), [rust](), [sdk](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [technology](), [testing](), [web3]() ### AI overview The August 6, 2026 Solana changelog lists releases for Agave, Firedancer, Frankendancer, Solana SDKs, LiteSVM, and Surfpool. It also covers accepted proposals, validator-client conformance work, SysvarSerialize deprecation, and a more incremental program-reloading strategy. ### Source excerpt Agave, Firedancer, Frankendancer, SDK, and testing-tool releases shipped as 350ms slot-time gates reached Devnet and Testnet. ## Webinar Recap: Giving AI agents a native way to pay with x402 DevFeed: [Webinar Recap: Giving AI agents a native way to pay with x402]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-05T18:55:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Transactions](), [HTTP](), [API]() Tags: [ai](), [ai-agents](), [api](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [developers](), [http](), [nfts](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [recap](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stablecoins](), [transactions](), [web3]() ### AI overview The article recaps a webinar about x402, a protocol that uses HTTP 402 and stablecoins to let AI agents discover, pay for, and access web resources without human-managed accounts or API keys. It describes use cases including micropayments, budget-aware purchasing, and autonomous earning and spending. ### Source excerpt X402 has processed roughly 200M transactions and $50B in volume, giving AI agents a stablecoin-native way to pay for web resources. ## Solana Ecosystem Roundup: July 2026 DevFeed: [Solana Ecosystem Roundup: July 2026]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Solana Foundation Published: 2026-08-05T09:33:00Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Solana News Feed]() Topics: [Solana](), [Solana ecosystem](), [Finance](), [linux foundation](), [stripe]() Tags: [2026](), [blockchain](), [blockchain-technology](), [capacity](), [crypto-news](), [cryptocurrency](), [defi](), [ecosystem](), [finance](), [intel](), [linux-foundation](), [nfts](), [nvidia](), [payments](), [podcasts](), [recap](), [solana](), [solana-ecosystem](), [stripe](), [tsmc](), [web3]() ### AI overview Solana's July 2026 ecosystem roundup reports a 66% increase in maximum block capacity, growth in tokenized equities and real-world assets, expanded payments adoption, and $22.9 million in Solana-processed World Series of Poker buy-ins. ### Source excerpt Tokenized equities expanded, real-world assets hit $3.73B, payments reached 330,000+ merchants, and block capacity increased 66% in a milestone month. ## Should Your SaaS Accept Crypto in 2026? An Honest Cost-Benefit Analysis DevFeed: [Should Your SaaS Accept Crypto in 2026? An Honest Cost-Benefit Analysis]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Ayush Agarwal Published: 2026-05-12T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Dodo Payments Blog]() Topics: [Software as a service](), [Blockchain](), [Solana](), [Ethereum]() Tags: [2026](), [analysis](), [blockchain](), [crypto](), [ethereum](), [extension](), [payment](), [payments](), [qr-code](), [saas](), [solana]() ### AI overview A guide for SaaS founders evaluating crypto payments in 2026. It focuses on stablecoins, processor-based USD settlement, the customer payment flow, and trade-offs including limited readiness among non-crypto-native consumers. ### Source excerpt Where crypto payments make sense for SaaS in 2026, the stablecoin reality, USD settlement, no chargebacks, and the trade-offs founders rarely think through. ## Phantom gives crypto traders faster buy/sell decisions with Tinybird DevFeed: [Phantom gives crypto traders faster buy/sell decisions with Tinybird]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Tinybird Published: 2025-05-08T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Tinybird]() Topics: [Solana](), [Latency](), [Query (disambiguation)]() Tags: [crypto](), [customer-stories](), [latency](), [solana]() ### AI overview The article describes how Phantom, a Solana wallet, processes more than 2.5 billion daily events for over 15 million users while maintaining query latency below 50 milliseconds. ### Source excerpt Learn how the most popular Solana wallet processes 2.5B+ daily events for 15M+ users while maintaining sub-50ms query latency.