What Is Solana (SOL)? A Full Technical & Ecosystem Analysis 2026
Key Takeaways Solana (SOL) uses a unique hybrid architecture—Proof of History (PoH) + PoS—combined with advanced modules such as Gulf Stream, Turbine, Sealevel, and Pipelining, enabling thousands of TPS.Solana’s ecosystem has expanded from early DeFi protocols into NFTs, AI, gaming, payment applications, and memecoins, becoming one of the fastest-growing L1 networks.SOL captures value through gas fees, staking rewards, and network demand.MEXC provides deep liquidity, zero-fee trading, and transp