
What is Solana?
Solana is a blockchain platform for hosting decentralized, scalable applications. It was founded in 2017 as an open-source project by the Solana Foundation in Geneva, with the blockchain built by Solana Labs in San Francisco. Solana is much faster in terms of transaction processing capacity and has significantly lower transaction fees than rival blockchains such as Ethereum.
Web3 dapps and developer tools related to Solana
Discover blockchain applications that are frequently used with Solana.

Sidechains
Polygon is an Ethereum scaling solution offering low transaction fees and fast transactions.

Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
BNB is one of the largest blockchains in terms of transaction volume and daily active users.

Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
Start is an NFT that can be staked and provide on-chain Bitcoin mining rewards.
Resources and Guides about Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
Solana Alternatives
Explore web3 competitors and apps like Solana.

Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
XDC Network is a hybrid blockchain for enterprises.

Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
Layer 1 brilliance with EVM compatibility — empowering developers to redefine decentralized applications.

Layer 1 Blockchains (L1s)
Innovator Chain is a Substrate-based blockchain ecosystem.
