The release of Solana v2.3.9 has been marked as stable for Mainnet Beta. On the surface, the changelog looks modest, but in practice it points to some meaningful shifts. For node providers like NOWNodes, this update is not just about…
In May 2025, Solana introduced Alpenglow, a complete redesign of its consensus architecture, engineered by Anza. Solana Alpenglow upgrade is the most ambitious in the network’s history, reducing block finality from ~12 seconds to just 100–150 milliseconds. By doing so,…
Look at how the Trumps are dominating the hype at the start of 2025! With their meme coins $TRUMP and $MELANIA exploding on Solana, it’s clear they know what they’re doing. Why Solana? Because it’s fast, cheap, and perfect for…
If you’re building anything on Solana — a wallet, a DeFi protocol, an NFT marketplace — your application depends on one thing above all: a reliable connection to the network. That connection happens through an RPC (Remote Procedure Call) node.…
As blockchain applications become more data-driven, the need for complete and uninterrupted access to historical blockchain data is growing. If you’re building on the Solana blockchain and your project relies on historical state, transactions, or account changes, then using a…
In 2025, Solana continues to solidify its reputation as one of the most performant and developer-friendly blockchain networks. As a node provider supporting the Solana Mainnet Beta, we closely monitor technical developments, network performance, and ecosystem trends. Below is our…
Solana is a high-performance blockchain used for building decentralized applications (dApps) with a focus on speed and scalability. To interact with the Solana blockchain, developers use RPC (Remote Procedure Call) endpoints — gateways that allow querying account balances, sending transactions,…
The Solana blockchain is recognized for its impressive throughput and minimal fees, establishing it as one of the leading options for decentralized applications and financial instruments. Regardless of whether you are developing a wallet, a decentralized exchange, or a data…
Solana has introduced a next-generation consensus protocol called Alpenglow, promising finality times as low as 150 milliseconds. This major protocol overhaul positions Solana as a formidable platform for a new class of real-time, high-performance decentralized applications. This announcement is making…
Solana is celebrating 5 Years! SOL blockchain has become one of the most notable examples of a blockchain that has managed to surprise the crypto world with groundbreaking discoveries in just five years. Having entered the top 10 by market…