Solana (SOL) hit another record: Today, it has over 75 million monthly active addresses. The surge speaks to growing popularity of the network, especially in areas like developer and user activity within the decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi, and NFT sectors.

The rise in active addresses is not just a statistic; it indicates a broader trend of increased user engagement within Solana's ecosystem. Over the past year, Solana has established itself as a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one marquee artificial intelligence (AI) project is primed to skyrocket soon while updating his outlook on two smart contract platforms. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 223,600 followers on the social media platform X that machine learning platform Fetch.

Solana Mobile unveils its new model, Seeker. Previously dubbed Saga Chapter Two, Seeker gains new Web3 features.

Solana ecosystem players have eyed mobile devices since the Saga phone, and a SOL-based team just announced its web3 gaming bet.

Sui's TVL hits $1 billion, raising speculation of a potential price rally beyond $1.38.

Musician and meme coin creator Iggy Azalea says she canceled her appearance at Solana Breakpoint because of a dance-related dispute.

Solana Mobile has unveiled its highly anticipated Solana Seeker smartphone, designed specifically for Web3 enthusiasts. This device integrates blockchain technology, a revamped dApp store, and AI capabilities, setting a new benchmark for crypto-focused smartphones. The Seeker has already generated an impressive $70 million in pre-orders, reflecting significant interest and excitement within the crypto community.

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Meanwhile, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleges three perpetrators were involved in a $243 million theft from a single Genesis creditor.

On 18 September 18, 2024, at the Token2049 event, Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Mobile, provided a detailed look into the company's upcoming Web3 crypto phone, named Seeker.

Xandeum, a blockchain storage layer platform on Solana, plans to unveil a scaling solution, liquid staking program, and the native token XAND on September 20, 2024. According to a press release shared with crypto.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Drift, built on the Solana blockchain, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to expand its operations, with a focus on exchange services. The funding round, led by Multicoin Capital, marks a significant milestone in Drift's growth as it seeks to become a leading player in the DeFi space.

Solana Mobile has announced the release of a new smartphone — Solana Seeker.

Solana Mobile announced the Seeker, its second-generation web3 smartphone, set for release in 2025 with over 140,000 pre-orders globally.

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, announces the launch of "Seeker," its second crypto-focused smartphone, scheduled for 2025. This new generation promises significant advancements over the Saga model, its predecessor.

Solana mirrors Ethereum's position from three years ago. If the trend persists, SOL could eclipse ETH's market cap.

FIDA and MEW, cryptocurrencies based on the Solana blockchain, saw noteworthy positive sentiment on Thursday as they secured vital listings. Solana Name Service (FIDA) secured a listing on Binance, whereas cat in a dogs world (MEW) scored a listing on Upbit.

Solana has been among the closely monitored tokens, due to which the volatility of the token has remained above the range. Although the volume remains within the average range, the possibility of reaching the upper targets has emerged.

The company, famous for its low-cost movie theater subscription, is partnering with Sui. They plan to integrate USDC, a popular stablecoin, as a way for users to pay for their subscriptions.

Solana Labs subsidiary, Solana Mobile, has unveiled the Seeker, its second-generation web3 smartphone set for release in 2025 during Token2049. Emerging from its “Chapter Two” stealth phase, the device has secured over 140,000 pre-orders across 57 countries.

Solana Lab's phone-making unit Solana Mobile has just unveiled its newest, shiniest smartphone, “Seeker”, which brings various enhancements over the company's first mobile phone Saga — at less than half the price.

TL;DR Explosive Gains: Sui has surged by 115% against Solana since August, significantly outperforming Solana's 6% gain against Ethereum. Technical Superiority: Sui boasts a theoretical maximum of 297,000 TPS, far exceeding Solana's 65,000 TPS, with real-world performance still leading.

TL;DR Solana Seeker Presales Soar: Solana Mobile's new Web3 smartphone, the Seeker, has sold over 140,000 units in presales across 57 countries. Innovative Features: The Seeker includes a Seed Vault Wallet, Solana dApp Store 2.0, and a unique Genesis Token for exclusive rewards and content.

Solana launched its latest smartphone, dubbed Seeker, promising a more affordable and feature-rich experience compared to its predecessor, the Saga.

The DeFi platform plans to build an array of financial services tools, including spot and derivatives trading and a predictions market.

The crypto market update for September 19, 2024 Asian trading hours sees Bitcoin break above $62,000. BTC price rose as traders cheered the US Federal Reserve's 0.5% interest rate cut – the first one since 2020. Most altcoins also traded higher, with Ethereum gaining to above $2,450.

This new gadget is designed to be the perfect tool for anyone diving into the world of Web3. If you're wondering what makes the Solana Seeker stand out, here's the scoop.

The new smartphone will host a wide range of crypto airdrop.

The cryptocurrency markets continued their recent uptick, with major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Toncoin (TON), in the green.

Solana Saga 2 "Seeker" unveiled; here's everything you need.

The crypto market surged following the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, with major cryptocurrencies experiencing rallies. However, the long-term outlook remains uncertain.

As it approaches the 200-day EMA, a significant technical level that has historically impacted its price movement, Solana is currently at a turning point. When breaking the 200 EMA signaled the start of a massive price rally that ultimately resulted in a 1,000% increase in value, Solana last faced this challenge in 2023.

As the traders remain largely vigilant, the crypto markets rebound in no time following the Fed rate cuts, which surprised the financial markets. Bitcoin price reclaimed the crucial resistance at $62,000 and is approaching the crucial resistance at $62,500, which is considered an important milestone to keep up the bullish trend.

The X accounts of several global personalities and organizations across the world were hacked with the crypto scammers trying to pull off a Solana meme coin pump and dump. Reportedly, the hackers were promoting meme coin HACKED through the X Accounts of Yahoo News UK, Lenovo India, and many others.

Macro guru and Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal is highlighting a layer-1 blockchain that he sees becoming a major force to reckon with.

The surge in Sui Network's TVL and SUI price indicates growing confidence and investment in its DeFi ecosystem, potentially driving further adoption. The post Sui Network TVL soars to record high, SUI price up 30% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

This new feature is like hitting the jackpot for developers who work with Solana. So, what's ZK Compression all about?

Sonic SVM, a key player in the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) ecosystem, has officially launched its HyperFuse Nodes sale, providing the community with an opportunity to participate in the expanding Solana ecosystem. The HyperFuse Node Tier 1 raffle witnessed extraordinary demand, with a 645% oversubscription rate in just one hour, raising $3 million.

The strategic collaboration aims to advance building artificial intelligence (AI)and seamlessly integrate it into blockchain technology.

Solana has officially introduced its latest smartphone, named “Seeker,” which the company touts as a significant leap forward for Web3 mobile technology.

One of the key reasons behind the development of Seeker is Solana's renewed focus on integrating crypto more deeply into mobile devices.

The Solana (SOL) ecosystem will be focused in Singapore for the next two days and is awaiting major announcements that could spark bullish sentiment. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $80 billion and a daily average traded volume of around $3.

Solana's (SOL) price prediction is bullish even though it has recently failed to breach the key resistance level at $138. A rise past this level could be the push SOL needs to hit $160, especially with growing institutional interest.

Is Solana's economic model truly sustainable, or are the comparisons to Terra Luna valid?

SOL, the native cryptocurrency of the Layer-1 blockchain Solana, has surged by 6% in the last 24 hours amid a huge announcement regarding Solana Mobile 2.0. As a result, the SOL price once again moved closer to $140.

Sui's technical capabilities and the upcoming release of a native gaming console could see the network eventually rival Solana, but tokenomics pose a looming threat.