2024

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 <li aria-level="1">Frankendancer operates as a prototype, gathering real-world data and community feedback ahead of Firedancer’s full deployment.</li>
 <li aria-level="1">Firedancer tested to process over 1 million transactions per second, vastly improving Solana’s current 50,000 transaction capacity.</li>
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SOL has experienced a 9% price increase within the last 24 hours, following the release of the Frankendancer test validator on its network. This technological development precedes the anticipated introduction of Firedancer, designed to enhance the network’s scalability. The announcement was made by Kevin Bowers, Chief Science Officer of Jump Crypto, at the <a href="https://solana.com/breakpoint" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana Breakpoint 2024</a> event in Singapore.
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Frankendancer serves as a prototype for Firedancer, aiming to facilitate greater scalability within the Solana ecosystem. Bowers explained that the Frankendancer launch on the main network allows for real-world testing and community feedback essential for the final adjustments before the full implementation of Firedancer.
Jump Crypto, recognized for its commitment to developing Web3 infrastructure, has taken a significant role in this development. The deployment of Frankendancer follows the earlier release of Agave, another validator client by Solana’s engineering team. 
This series of releases signifies a progressive enhancement of Solana’s infrastructure, supporting a variety of decentralized applications.
<h2 id="b-firedancer-s-potential-b">Firedancer’s Potential&nbsp;</h2>
Firedancer has demonstrated the capacity to handle over 1 million transactions per second in testing phases, which starkly contrasts with the current capacity of 50,000 transactions per second. This capability suggests potential for Solana to <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/sol-holders-rejoice-massive-outflows-hint-at-price-spike-get-ready/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">expand significantly</a>, accommodating a broader range of applications and possibly attracting new users seeking efficient transaction platforms.
Solana’s Expanding Ecosystem Moreover, <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/introducing-the-seeker-solanas-latest-smartphone-addition/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana Mobile’s announcement</a> of its second smartphone model, the Solana Seeker, has contributed to the positive market response. The new device has already seen a pre-sale of 140,000 units across 57 countries, signaling strong market interest. 
The Solana Seeker is priced at $450 during the pre-sale period, which will increase to $500 post-September 21, with a commercial launch planned for mid-2025.
These developments collectively underscore <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/why-solanas-latest-user-growth-could-be-your-next-big-investment-opportunity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Solana’s strategy</a> to enhance its technological foundation and market presence. The continued evolution of Solana’s technology and its increasing adoption suggest a robust trajectory for its ecosystem, poised for further growth with the integration of Firedancer and expansion into mobile technology.
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