Solana, here we go again
The Solana blockchain has been update to 1.8.14 after several days of degraded performance and congestion issues. The first reports of issues on the network emerged earlier this year after users noticed transaction processing issues and network congestion while the blockchain was not under heavy load.
Developers of another “Ethereum killer” are expecting to release additional performance updates in the next 8-12 weeks. But while developers expect further updates and service of the network, third-party services like cross-chain bridge Wormhole are still warning their users about the existing potential of transfers being rejected by the network.
Previously well-known Solana reviewer and founder of WeekInEthNew Evan Van Ness sharp many problems with the SOL network. Van Ness also made numerous comments about the existence of a separate “status” website for the Solana network.
“Status” websites are often used in Web2 to keep users updated on the current status of the network. While the solution is quite popular with centralized Web2 networks and services, only a few blockchain-related projects are known for having such services.
Network unavailability and congestion
Currently, the existing problems with the Solana network are not the first problems to appear on the “blockchain of the future”, as U.today previously reported that the network went offline due to a “DDO attack”.
A number of users have reacted extremely negatively after issues with transaction processing were confirmed by developers as the network previously stated that it is ready to work under a heavy load, maintaining low transaction fees—unlike its closest competitor, Ethereum.
