Solana Devs Urging Validators to Upgrade ASAP 🚀

The Anza Team Proposes Fixes for Solana Network Congestion Issues

Amid escalating congestion issues on the Solana network, the Anza team, which recently emerged from Solana Labs, has introduced potential solutions in version 1.18.11 of its validator client software.

Validator Client Enhancements

Validator clients play a crucial role in facilitating consensus on proof-of-stake blockchains like Solana and Ethereum. They ensure that transactions adhere to network protocols and validate sender funds before adding new blocks to the blockchain.

Dealing with Congestion: The ongoing congestions have spurred developers to take immediate action.
Optimizing Computing Units: Besides improving validator clients, developers aim to optimize computing unit usage.

Exploring Priority Fees and QoS

The team also considers implementing priority fees and stake-weighted Quality-of-Service (QoS) to streamline transaction processing and enhance user experience.

Testing on Devnet

Initially deployed on a devnet, Anza has invited testnet validators to evaluate the effectiveness of the new software in addressing congestion issues.

.@Solana testnet validators, the v1.18.11 release is now deployed to devnet, recommended for use on testnet. Please upgrade ASAP to help us start analyzing the effects of the proposed congestion fixes. https://t.co/8tcmtZ5tuQ

— Anza (@anza_xyz) April 12, 2024

Challenges Faced by Solana Network

The congestion on the Solana network predominantly stems from spam transactions, causing delays in transaction processing and increased drop rates. The network’s direct transaction processing approach without a mempool exacerbates the situation.

External Validation

External analyses have confirmed the severity of the congestion issues faced by the Solana network.

Surge in Network Congestion: Reports attribute the congestion to growing investor interest in Solana meme coins.
Transaction Failures: Data from SolScan indicates high transaction failure rates due to congestion, impacting communication between nodes.

—when demand outstripped the capacity of several systems.”

Hot Take: Addressing Solana’s Network Congestion

As Solana grapples with congestion issues, the Anza team’s proposed fixes in the latest validator client software offer hope for improved network performance and user experience. Stay tuned for updates on the ongoing efforts to enhance Solana’s scalability and efficiency.