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According to BlockBeats, on January 7, the Solana Foundation introduced proposal SIMD-0215, aiming to expand Solana's infrastructure to accommodate billions of user accounts. This proposal includes the addition of a new hash called the 'Accounts Lattice Hash.' The 'Accounts Lattice Hash' employs homomorphic hashing to maintain a hash of the entire account state, ensuring both rapid updates and security. This approach allows for each block to contain hashes of all accounts, not just those altered within the block, and facilitates the removal of the Epoch Accounts Hash.

The Solana (SOL) market has witnessed its highest net inflow to centralized exchanges since March 2024, casting doubts on its bullish technical outlook despite recent price recovery. According to data from Coinglass, over $227 million worth of SOL was transferred to exchanges last week, a move reminiscent of patterns observed during the token's prior price peaks.Key InsightsLargest Inflow Since March 2024:Centralized exchanges recorded $227.21 million in SOL net inflows, the most significant spike since March, when SOL hit a peak of $200 before entering a prolonged range-bound phase between $120 and $200.Potential for Selling or Derivatives Strategies:Large token movements to exchanges often indicate preparation for selling or utilization in derivatives trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. This influx suggests caution among investors, clouding the bullish outlook.Technical Analysis Signals Uncertainty:Despite recent price resilience and a bullish "throwback" pattern indicating potential for revisiting the November high of $260, the inflows may temper the token's upward momentum.Options Market Reflects Lack of Bullish SentimentData from Amberdata reveals subdued optimism in SOL's options market. Traders have been net sellers of call options, indicating reduced appetite for upside speculation. This contrasts with the positive sentiment expected during a sustained rally, further amplifying concerns about price trajectory.Historical Context and ImplicationsThe current situation mirrors the March 2024 scenario, where a similar spike in exchange inflows preceded a price plateau. If history repeats, SOL could face challenges sustaining its bullish momentum, potentially stalling near key resistance levels.What to WatchPrice Movements Near $260:A successful break above this level would reaffirm bullish momentum, while failure could trigger a consolidation phase.On-Chain Metrics and Derivatives Activity:Monitoring exchange balances and options trading will provide deeper insights into investor sentiment.Market-Wide Trends:Broader crypto market movements and macroeconomic factors, including Federal Reserve policies, could influence SOL’s performance.While SOL has shown resilience with its recent price action, the significant exchange inflows highlight underlying market caution, suggesting traders may need to closely monitor upcoming movements for clear signals, according to CoinDesk.

According to BlockBeats, the probability of a Solana ETF being approved by the end of July this year is currently reported at 53% on Polymarket. As of the time of reporting, the trading volume for this prediction stands at $159,000.

According to PANews, Solana (SOL) has climbed to the 181st position in global asset market capitalization rankings, surpassing both Recruit and Starbucks, as reported by Infinite Market Cap data.

According to Odaily, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has expressed his disagreement with the Ethereum community's perspective that Layer 2 (L2) solutions are the most sustainable approach for blockchain scalability. Yakovenko argued that while the logic might seem sound, it is fundamentally flawed. He stated that having multiple L2 solutions is unnecessary, as a single L2 capable of parallel execution could utilize all available blobspace and handle every use case. Yakovenko emphasized that there are not unlimited useful smart contracts or execution environments. He noted that there are only about six significant underlying smart contracts. He also pointed out that the optionality for developers is infinite, which he believes is unnecessary. In fact, he argued that any developer optionality that increases business risk is negative, citing the ERC20 interface as an example. He questioned whether additional components like extra sequencers, L2 multisigs, governance systems, and VM customizations add to business risk. In a follow-up comment, Yakovenko added that across all blockchains, the primary activities people engage in today involve tokens, NFTs, and automated market makers (AMMs). He mentioned that other activities might include bonding curves, lending, oracles, central limit order books (CLOBs), and perpetuals. However, he has not observed these activities becoming decisive drivers for product-market fit.

According to Odaily, Solana co-founder Toly recently expressed his views on X, questioning the necessity of multiple Layer 2 (L2) solutions. He argued that if a single L2 can handle parallel execution, it could utilize all available blob space and manage every use case. Toly further emphasized that useful smart contracts are not limitless, let alone execution environments.

According to Odaily, Solana developers have created a quantum-resistant vault on the Solana blockchain to protect user funds from potential threats posed by quantum computers. Cryptography researcher Dean Little explained in a GitHub post that the 'Solana Winternitz Vault' solution employs a complex hash-based signature system, generating new keys with each transaction. This approach aims to make it more challenging for quantum computers to coordinate attacks on any given set of public keys, as these keys are exposed with each transaction signature. Currently, Solana's quantum-resistant feature is available as an optional add-on rather than a network-wide security upgrade. This means Solana users must opt to store their funds in the Winternitz Vault instead of a regular Solana wallet to safeguard their assets from potential quantum threats.

According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) has experienced a significant price increase, surpassing the 210 USDT mark. As of the latest update, SOL is trading at 210.16 USDT, reflecting a 24-hour gain of 10.9%.

According to Odaily, users on the prediction platform Polymarket estimate a 76% probability that a Solana ETF will be approved by 2025. This marks a 26% increase in the likelihood over the past week.

According to Odaily, data from DefiLlama indicates that Solana's blockchain experienced a $1 billion increase in stablecoins in December, primarily driven by USDC. The total value locked (TVL) in stablecoins on Solana is approximately $5 billion, with nearly $4 billion attributed to USDC. USDT follows with a TVL of around $1 billion.

According to Foresight News, Solana co-founder Toly has stated that virtual machines (VMs) are not significant until they begin to slow down system performance. He noted that there are approximately six main programs in crypto projects: tokens, NFTs, oracles, AMMs (automated market makers), bonding curves, and order books (CLOB). Due to the complexity of these programs, interfaces may have a negative impact.

According to Cointelegraph, Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is facing legal action from his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, who has accused him of secretly profiting from her Solana (SOL) tokens through staking rewards. The lawsuit was filed in San Francisco’s Superior Court on December 24, alleging that Akridge earned millions of dollars in staking rewards from tokens that Rossi claims belong to her, without her knowledge. The complaint outlines that Akridge, who was a principal engineer at Solana Labs after co-founding the company in 2018, is now the CEO of the cybersecurity firm Cyber Grant. Rossi's lawsuit claims that their divorce agreement in March was supposed to divide their SOL holdings. However, she alleges that Akridge exploited her lack of expertise in cryptocurrencies to maintain control over the tokens and continue earning staking rewards. Rossi's complaint further alleges that Akridge only granted her Solana wallet authority over three accounts containing the tokens, allowing him to continue staking them secretly and earning rewards until she discovered the situation in May 2024. While the exact number of SOL tokens and the amount allegedly misappropriated are redacted in the complaint, it is noted that the sum exceeds $25,000. An accompanying filing highlights the significant sums involved, requesting parts of the lawsuit to be sealed. The lawsuit also mentions that Solana reached an all-time high of $263 last month and has gained over 80% this year, trading at $194. This rise is attributed to Solana hosting several popular crypto trends in 2024, including memecoins. Solana users can earn additional SOL through staking, a process where SOL is locked up and used to validate blockchain transactions, with rewards given in SOL. Rossi claims that between May and December, she sent numerous text messages to Akridge regarding the allegedly stolen staking rewards. The suit alleges that Akridge showed no intention of returning the rewards, reportedly laughing at Rossi and dismissing her attempts to reclaim them. Akridge has not responded to requests for comment sent via LinkedIn, and Cyber Grant has been contacted for a statement. Information regarding Akridge’s legal representation was unavailable at the time of writing.

According to PANews, analysis firm Glassnode has indicated that Solana (SOL) is experiencing a decline in momentum compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) over a monthly timeframe. This observation is based on the monthly percentage change in realized market capitalization, a metric used to assess the speed and direction of capital inflows or outflows for these assets. During the recent market downturn, Solana's realized market cap monthly change rate has fallen below that of Bitcoin and Ethereum, suggesting a faster decline in momentum for Solana relative to the other two assets.

According to Odaily, the probability of the U.S. SEC approving a spot Solana ETF application by July 31, 2025, has risen to 71% on Polymarket. Analysts attribute this increase to the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Trump and the nomination of Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman, which are seen as factors enhancing the chances of SOL ETF approval. Additionally, Trump has initiated the formation of a cryptocurrency committee, appointing Bo Hines as Executive Director and former PayPal executive David Sacks as the 'Crypto Czar.' Recently, Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, revealed that VolatilityShares has submitted an application to U.S. regulators to launch a leveraged ETF based on Solana futures. Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas commented on the X platform that the approval of this Solana futures ETF could potentially facilitate the listing of a spot Solana ETF.

According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) has surpassed the 190 USDT mark, currently trading at 190.02 USDT. This marks a 24-hour increase of 0.5%.

According to Odaily, Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, announced on the X platform that VolatilityShares has submitted an application to U.S. regulators to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Solana futures. The proposed ETFs will offer 1x, 2x, and -1x leverage exposure.

According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) experienced a brief surge, surpassing 190 USDT, before declining slightly. As of now, SOL is trading at 189.99 USDT, with its 24-hour increase narrowing to 2.76%.

According to PANews, a report by Kairos Research on December 26 reveals that Solana's liquid staking protocol, Jito, generated over $100 million in monthly revenue through priority fees and tips in November and December. Kairos Research indicates that in 2024, Jito's validators experienced an average monthly tip income growth of 32%, peaking at approximately $210 million in November. This increase in tip revenue highlights the growing popularity of the Solana network and suggests that validators are earning more by prioritizing certain transactions, a practice known as Maximum Extractable Value (MEV). In 2024, Solana validators surpassed Ethereum in revenue earned from MEV for the first time. Concurrently, data from Dune Analytics shows that Solana network transaction fees rose from around 60,000 Solana tokens daily in January to over 150,000 by October. As of December 26, Jito Labs reports that over 93% of Solana validators utilize Jito's software to maximize income from block construction.

According to Odaily, data from Artemis indicates that the Solana network processed 72.8 million transactions on December 23, surpassing the combined total of other major blockchains and setting a new historical record.

The cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) has surpassed the 200 USDT mark, currently trading at 200.3 USDT. This marks a 6.33% increase over the past 24 hours.