Chapter 1

Chapter 1: What is Solana?

Solana is a high-performance blockchain designed for decentralized applications (DApps) and cryptocurrencies. It uses a unique consensus mechanism called Proof of History (PoH), which timestamps transactions to enable high throughput and low transaction costs.

Key Features

• Scalability: Processes over 65,000 transactions per second (TPS).

• Low Fees: Transactions cost fractions of a cent.

• Decentralization: Maintained by a global network of validators.

Comparison

• Unlike Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS), Solana combines PoH with PoS for faster consensus.

• Its parallel transaction processing makes it more efficient than traditional blockchains.

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Page Layout:

• Header: Fixed top bar with "Solana Learn" logo, navigation (Lessons, Community, About), and user profile icon.

• Main Content:

  • Left Panel (60%): This text content.

  • Right Panel (40%): Infographic of Solana’s architecture.

• Footer: Links to Solana Docs and social media.

Visuals:

• Infographic: Diagram with PoH timeline, validator nodes, and transaction flow.

• Icons: Rocket (Scalability), Coin (Low Fees), Globe (Decentralization).

Interactivity:

• Hover over icons for tooltips (e.g., "Scalability: Over 65,000 TPS").