A new proposal from Solana aims to tackle the scalability of blockchain, providing the opportunity to serve billions of users while ensuring security and high performance.



Breakthrough: Lattice-Based Hash System



A new proposal from Solana developers introduces a lattice-based hashing system, changing how #blockchain processes and validates user account states.



This system promises to eliminate the computational bottlenecks that hinder high-performance blockchains like Solana while establishing a new standard for industry scalability.



According to the proposal document:



The main goal is to expand Solana to a billion accounts and calculate the state of all accounts in feasible time and space.



Addressing the State Growth Problem



Currently, blockchains like #Solana⁩ have to frequently recalculate the state of all user accounts, leading to a significant burden as the network scales.



This issue, referred to as the "state growth problem", has been addressed by co-founder $SOL , Anatoly Yakovenko, since May of last year.



"Creating a new account requires proof that the account is indeed new, which complicates the validation process," Yakovenko explained.



New Technology: Homomorphic Hashing



The Lattice Hash upgrade processes only the accounts that change without needing to recalculate the entire state.



Based on advanced homomorphic hashing encryption techniques, the new system maintains a 128-bit security level while significantly reducing computational workload.



Initial results from experimental applications like Agave and Firedancer have demonstrated the feasibility of this approach.



Deployment Plan



For this upgrade to be activated across the network, Solana will require approval through the formal improvement process (SIP), including voting from the #Validator .



Developers propose a gradual rollout, allowing nodes to compute the new hashing system before full activation, ensuring a smooth transition.



Global Significance



This upgrade not only helps Solana overcome technical barriers but also lays the foundation for scaling blockchain to billions of users in the future. This could reshape how other blockchain networks handle similar issues, driving industry growth.



Solana is getting closer to its goal of becoming the leading blockchain, supporting mainstream applications and ensuring optimal performance for global users.