SOL (Solana) is a cryptocurrency token that powers the Solana Protocol, a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain platform for smart contracts, DeFi, and NFTs. SOL tokens are used for:
- Paying for transaction fees and gas fees - Staking and securing the network through proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus - Creating and deploying decentralized applications (dApps) - Participating in governance and voting on proposals - Enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT use cases
Here are some key features of Solana and SOL ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵:
- Fast transaction times (400ms block times) - Low fees (<$0.0025) - High scalability (thousands of transactions per second) - Energy efficiency (proof-of-stake consensus) - Decentralized governance and decision-making - Support for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) - NFT functionality and marketplaces