solana
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Description:
Web-Scale Blockchain for decentralized apps and marketplaces
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @solana  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: blockchain cryptocurrency web3 decentralized smart-contracts
Install: brew install solana
About:
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications and marketplaces at web scale. It achieves high throughput and low transaction costs through its unique Proof of History consensus mechanism. The platform enables developers to build and deploy fast, secure, and scalable blockchain solutions.
Key Features:
  • High throughput (65,000+ transactions per second)
  • Low transaction fees
  • Proof of History consensus for scalability
  • Growing ecosystem of dApps and NFTs
Use Cases:
  • Building decentralized finance (DeFi) applications
  • Creating and trading NFTs
  • Developing high-performance blockchain games
  • Deploying scalable Web3 infrastructure
Alternatives:
  • Ethereum – More established but higher fees and slower transaction times
  • Cardano – More research-focused with slower feature rollout
Version History
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